[Elecraft] Re: Keying with the KXPD1

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Bruce,

You'll notice that in the KXPD1 manual, figure 8, there are two arrows showing
the ideal place to push on the paddles. This is referenced in the first step on
page 7. Let me know if you think the arrows need to be moved.

tnx
Wayne

Bruce Prior wrote:
> 
> Keying with the Elecraft KXPD1 Plug-In Keyer Paddle is not the same as with
> conventional iambic paddles.  With most paddles, the action changes little
> by changing where your fingers touch the paddles.  Try squeezing the KXPD1
> near the back of the molded rubber grips:  nothing happens.  Now try
> squeezing near the middle.  The paddles work, but you have to squeeze quite
> hard.  Now try squeezing very close to end farthest from the KX1.  Keying at
> the very end is quite light-touch and very effective.  About 25 WPM is my
> upper limit for fairly accurate keying.  In a cold tent with gloves on, I'll
> probably be a lot more comfortable around 20 WPM.  How does this work for
> others?

-- 

http://www.elecraft.com