[Elecraft] KX3 Key Paddle Option

[Phil Hystad]

Thanks Ron and the others who commented.  I will probably be placing my order for the KX3 paddles
this week.

73, phil, K7PEH


On Jun 30, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire <ron at cobi.biz> wrote:

> Of course there are few things as personal as paddles. In that regard,
> modern CW paddles remind me of personal fountain pens of long, long ago.
> But, ignoring the subtle nuances of such personal preferences:
> 
> 1) The KX3 paddles have levers that actually move, rather than the
> pressure-sensitive stationary paddles of the KX1. 
> 
> 2) Even so, the KX3 paddles are *very* rugged with steel pin bearings rather
> than tapered pivots with fragile points. You lift the KX3, complete with
> internal batteries, by the paddle arms without damaging the paddles or
> disturbing the adjustments.
> 
> 3) Adjustments to the spacing and travel are made by two small Allen
> wrenches supplied with the KXPD3 paddles, so if you like to mess with the
> adjustments a lot, be sure to take them into the field with you. 
> 
> 73, Ron AC7AC
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> 
> I have a KX3 but I did not get the key paddle option.  I am thinking of
> getting one because I may do some portable work where my current paddle of
> choice is just too much of a hassle.
> 
> But, I am curious about one thing.  Is the key paddle rugged enough that
> carrying the KX3 in a backpack or other carrying bag would not break it or
> damage or alter keying action.  Is it better than the KX1 key paddles which
> I did have and took them off because they just never felt right -- I could
> not get used to them for some bizarre reason.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 73, phil, K7PEH
> 
>