[Elecraft] KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS

[KENT TRIMBLE, K9ZTV]

Yup, you're right on all accounts, Ron.

But typosand confusion still remain.

If the original paddle that shipped with KX3 serial number 21(kit 
version) had a "firm" spring, then why does my upgrade kit have an 
envelope labeled"E980218 Spring, KXPD3 Firm"?  I don't need two firm 
springs.

And how come the "light spring" envelope says E980239 when the parts 
sheet says "E980236"?Light is light, right? Surely there aren't two 
different"light springs" being shipped.

And, in light of your reply, how do I know which spring came with the 
paddle to begin with . . . the firm or the medium?

73,

Kent  K9ZTV


On 10/28/2012 9:57 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> You are looking at two different KXPD3 documents, Kent.
>
> Earlier KXPD3 all had the "firm" spring by default. After initial shipments
> and customer feedback, it was decided to build KXPD3s with the "medium"
> spring and include a firmer and lighter spring so the feel could be adjusted
> by changing springs.
>   
> For those who already had KXPD3s with the firm spring, an upgrade kit was
> created that is documented by the KXPD3 UPGRADE KIT manual. That kit
> contained a medium and light spring for them to use for a lighter feel.
>
> That's why the upgrade kit document is a few days newer the original KXPD3
> document.
>
> At the same time as the springs were changed, improved contacts were phased
> into the KXPD3. The new contacts are also included in the upgrade kit for
> those who had the early KXPD3s.
>
> If you got a KXPD3 with three springs, you do not need the upgrade kit.
>
> If you have an earlier KXPD3 and the upgrade kit, your key is now the same
> as  current production.
>
>   73, Ron AC7AC
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KENT TRIMBLE, K9ZTV
> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 5:10 PM
> To: parts at elecraft.com
> Cc: Elecraft
> Subject: [Elecraft] KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS
>
> Gents. . .
>
> Reference Instruction Sheet supplied with KXPD3 upgrade kit, Revision B1,
> September 24, 2012:
>
> 1)  Firstparagraph, second to last sentence reads, "The original spring is
> the stiffest." It should read "The original spring is the medium
> strengthspring."
>
> 2) Bottom of page 1, the Parts Supplied box shows the Light Spring as Part
> No. E980236. The Light Spring is actually Part No. E980239.
>
> 3)  Bottom of page 1, the Parts Supplied box shows "Spring, Medium" Part No.
> E980240. It should read "Spring, Firm" Part No. E980218.
>
> 4) Everyone should note, however, that KXPD3 PADDLE INSTRUCTION, REVISION D,
> 9/21/2012 (3 days earlierbut 2 revisions later!) on the website in .pdf
> format DOES contain the correct information regarding springsand
> partnumbers.
>
> 73,
>
> Kent K9ZTV
> Jefferson City, MO
>
>
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