[Elecraft] Re: Mini-paddle magnets

John J. McDonough John J. McDonough" <[email protected]
Fri Jun 20 08:31:01 2003


----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin" <[email protected]>
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Mini-paddle magnets


> The panels are *not* magnetic.
>
> I should have checked this prior to ordering the paddle with the
> magnet option.

I glued a couple of magnets to the inside of the plastic ash try lid in my
car to hold my Palm Paddle.  Works fairly well:

http://www.qsl.net/wb8rcr/images/Mobile/08407_15.jpg

A similar trick might work with the K2.  Gotta watch the polarity of the
magnets, though, or you will repel the Palm rather than stick it.

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