[ct-user] Keying TS2000

[Ed K1EP]

I do not own a TS-2000.  I downloaded the manual from the web.  For those who don't read manuals, here is an excerpt. 

Keys for CW (PADDLE and KEY) 
For CW operation using the internal electronic 
keyer, connect a keyer paddle to the PADDLE 
jack. For CW operation without using the internal 
electronic keyer, connect a straight key, 
semi-automatic key (bug), electronic keyer, or the 
CW keyed output from a Multimode 
Communications Processor (MCP) to the KEY 
jack. The PADDLE and KEY jacks mate with a 
6.3 mm (1/4") 3-conductor plug and a 3.5 mm 
(1/8") 2-conductor plug respectively. External 
electronic keyers or MCPs must use positive 
keying to be compatible with this transceiver. Use 
a shielded cable between the key and the 
transceiver. 
Note: Due to the functionality of the internal electronic keyer, you 
may find it unnecessary to connect both a paddle and another 
type of keyer unless you want to use a PC-based keyer for CW. 
Read the “ELECTRONIC KEYER” section {page 42} to become 
familiar with the internal keyer. 
>From this I see two obvious things.  Well, first, Kenwood has to be different than everyone else.  But, you have to use a 2 conductor 1/8" (3.5mm) plug for the KEY jack.  It is impossible to confuse the PADDLE with KEY, they are two different sizes.  A paddle is connected to the PADDLE jack with a 1/4" stereo connector.  To be honest, if you use a stereo connector for the KEY and don't connect the ring, it should not make a difference, i.e. short the tip to sleeve. So, are you using the proper 1/8" jack?  Is your cable wired correctly and not shorted internally?  

At 3/11/2007 12:55 PM, Bob Glasgow wrote:
>Hi All,
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>Just to say that I have just bought a TS2000 and I tried it being keyed by
>the computer and it gives the continuous tone. Having said that the cable I
>am using is the one that I have used in the past with both CT and NA on
>Yaesu Rigs. This is my first attempt with a Kenwood. By the way the same
>effect happens when using the Logging Program Win-Test so in my opinion as I
>have not investigated it yet is that it is probably the way that the TS2000
>wants keyed. 
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>When I get chance to look at the problem I will send out an email with the
>answer, assuming someone doesn’t beat me too it.
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>Regards,
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>Bob Glasgow GM4UYZ
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