[Elecraft] kxpd1

[Bob Nielsen]

A Brown Brothers paddle isn't really comparable to a Bencher (it's  
much better IMHO, and feels almost as good as my Begali Simplex).

I've been concerned about the same thing, but maybe I'll give the  
KXPD1 a try.  At least it is a lot lighter than any of my other keys  
(except the White Rook, which is more like a toy).

73,
Bob N7XY

On Nov 28, 2005, at 6:09 PM, Chuck Guenther wrote:

> Hi, Tom
>
> My KX1 is brand new.  I didn't know if I'd like the KXPD1 either,  
> but I decided to give it a try.  My usual paddle is an old Brown  
> Bros. iambic-- comparable to the Bencher.  I use single lever  
> techniques (never quite got the hang of the "squeeze" techniques).
>
> As I was assembling the KXPD1, I thought I was going to hate it.   
> It gives nothing back in terms of touch.  Yet, when put it on the  
> air, I can send very well with it using the iambic mode B setting.   
> That's the proof for me.  I'm happy with it!
>