[Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Proof again that one cannot make a "standardize" something as personal as a
key and please everyone. 

I like the KXPD1 paddle. It's not my first choice for paddles (At home I use
Scotia paddles when not on my Speed-X Bug) but I would not care to take
either the Scotia or Speed-X into the field with me. 

I almost never exceed 30 wpm because virtually none of the stations I work
exceeds that speed. My requirement for a key is something that I can
comfortably use to "chew the rag" at 20 WPM or so for an hour or so and
which will fit in the tiny bag my KX1 travels in along with an antenna and
earbuds without danger of damaging it.

With that criteria, the little KXPD1 is a perfect choice for me. 

73, Ron AC7AC 


-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Turnbull
Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 12:10 PM
To: 'EricJ'; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question

Hi Eric,
   I thought of the palm mini but like the idea of a paddle attached to the
KX1/KX3.   We agree the KX1 paddle sucks.   Sorry Elecraft, I have an awful
lot that is good to say about you but your KXPD1 is not one of them.   Truth
should not be suppressed.
                73 Doug EI2CN