[Elecraft] KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS

Mon Oct 29 12:27:15 EDT 2012

Hi Kent: 

Your getting a "firm" spring with the upgrade kit was a kitting error.

If you got only one spring with your KXPD3 paddles, it should have been the
firm spring. 

The P/N for the light spring in the upgrade kit instructions is wrong. The
correct part number for the light spring is E980239 according to an e-mail
from the factory this morning. We'll correct the upgrade kit instruction
sheet. 

Hope that helps! 

73, Ron 

From: KENT TRIMBLE, K9ZTV [mailto:k9ztv at socket.net] 
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 8:44 PM
To: Ron D'Eau Claire
Cc: parts at elecraft.com; 'Elecraft'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS

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

But typos and 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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