This is normal. It allows you to connect both a paddle and a hand key to
the key input. Here is the explanation from p. 99 "CW Operation" of the
K2 manual:
External Keying Auto-Detect: If you wish to connect a handkey,
external keyer or computer along with a keyer paddle, you can use the
K2’s "auto-detect" feature. Simply connect your external keying
device to the DOT and DASH lines through two diodes as shown in
Figure 8-1, along with the keyer paddle. Be sure you have selected
INP PDLn or INP PDLR in the menu.
When you connect the keying devices in this way, you can continue to
use the paddle as usual. But if the external keying device is keyed,
both the DOT and DASH lines will be pulled low simultaneously via
the diodes. The K2 firmware interprets this as direct external keying
rather than as DOT or DASH triggers.
Auto Detect can be turned off if desired. Find the INP menu entry,
E D I T the parameter, then tap D I S P L AY to select ADET OFF.
73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
On 24/10/2023 11:42, P H via Elecraft wrote:
The keyer in my K2 behaves strangely. It works properly in both Iambic A and Iambic B
modes as long as you don't press both paddles at the same time. On the other hand, if
you squeeze/press both levers exactly at the same time, the keyer works like a manual
mode "key down" - there are no dots and dashes, just a continuous tone.
Is this the way it should be?
The keyer in the K3 behaves differently.
Regards
Piotr, SP2BPD
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