[Elecraft] Palm Pico paddle for the KX3

[Chris, G5VZ]

Joe, all,

I've had a Pico Paddle in my possession for about two weeks now and I 
cannot fault it ass a key.  It has a firm positive action and a gentle, 
'soft' stop that makes it a pleasure to use.  The only aspect of the 
paddle and the KX3 kit that is less than perfect is the attachment to 
the KX3 using countersunk screws whereas the Elecraft paddles have 
knurled screws.  It's a small point but worth mentioning that 
installation is more fiddly than the KXPD3.

The quick-release mount base has two neodyme magnets which allow it to 
be magnetically attached to a FT-817 but, of course, the enclosure of 
the KX3 is aluminium so the screw-on mounting kit is required.  A small 
piece of tin plate or similar allows the paddle to be secured 
otherwise.  Using the tilt-up legs of the KX3 the angle is perfect, of 
course.

I have the KXPD3 paddles and the Pico Paddle and enjoy using the Palm 
Radio Pico Paddle most: that's ultimate, absolute joy as opposed to just 
absolute joy making Morse with the KXPD3.  That is, it's close.  Being 
able to use the Pico Paddle with other radios might just tilt the 
balance though.

Hope this helps.

Chris
G5VZ / WG5VZ

On 17/06/2013 19:39, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote:
> Howdy Gang:
>
> I wonder if any of y'all have purchased the new Palm Pico Paddle and mounting kit  for the KX3 and, if so, how do you like the little device??
>
> Appreciate any info/feedback and this paddle and bracket.
>
> 			73, Joe W2KJ
> 			I QRP, therefore I am
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