[Elecraft] KX3PD missing some "dits" (?)

[Don Wilhelm]

Stan,

If that does not fix it, it is time to contact support.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/9/2012 8:34 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
> Don, thanks.  I guess I missed this.  Also my KX3 was shipped on June 4
> and arrived on June 7.  According to Wayne's note, mine should have been
> modified prior to shipment, but I'll check it out anyway tomorrow.  Many
> thanks, Stan WB2LQF
>
> On Sat, Jun 9, 2012 at 5:29 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>
>    Stan,
>
> Information from Wayne on May 15 is below - try it.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> A few KXPD3 users have found that the paddles operated
> intermittently.
> This can be easily corrected.
>
> First, completely remove one of the paddle thumbscrews. Next, using
> a
> drill bit that's somewhat larger than the #4 hole, add a * very * slight
> bevel (countersink) to the hole. This will remove a small amount of
> the black anodizing, allowing the thumbscrew to make consistent
> electrical contact with the keyer paddle housing. (The thumbscrew's
> post flares slightly where it joins the face; the flared area will
> contact the bevel in the aluminum.)
>
> We've already added this step for KXPD3s shipped starting today.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> On 6/9/2012 8:08 PM, stan levandowski wrote: Is anyone else seeing the
> following:  KXPD3 randomly fails to produce a
> *beginning* "dit" - happens infrequently; perhaps once or twice every
> couple hundred characters.  Issue does *not* occur with external paddle
> via key jack on left side.
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