[Elecraft] KX1 nbr 1211 on the air

[Bob Cunnings]

Hi,

Kit nbr 1211 (with all options) went together without a hitch and
exceeded expectations. It's destined for backpacking in the NM
mountains, on a diet of lithium batteries. Anyway, being a sideswiper
(cootie) key user, I wired the KXPD1 paddles as such (both wires to
the plug tip) and set keying to "hnd". Despite concerns that the
springs weren't stiff enough I found that it worked just fine. The
sweet spot seems to be very near the end of the paddles. Has anyone
else done this? If so how did you like it?

Bob NW8L