[Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question

Donald Butler n5lz at comcast.net
Sat Sep 7 16:01:00 EDT 2013 

I think we often become much too critical and forget that the KX1 and
KXPD1 are designed for portable use, particularly light backpacking and
portable operation.  I therefore believe it is unfair to compare them
with other paddles and transceivers.  I own a KX1/KDPD1 and a KX3/KXPD3,
and also have two K3s (with which I use a Begali Magnetic Signature
paddle).  The Begali is far, far superior to these small portable
paddles of course ... As it should be.... the KXPD3 is better than the
KXPD1 . but as far as I'm concerned the KXPD1 is also perfectly
satisfactory for the type of operation for which it is primarily
intended.  I did have difficulty when I first got it, but quickly
learned that it works almost perfectly if I squeeze the paddles at the
very tips rather than the "mid-paddle" area..in my hands it was that
simple to solve the problem.

I think the KX1 and KX3 are both engineering marvels and I love them
both.  When I'm operating portable, I think an occasional dropped dit or
dah is a very small price to pay for the convenience of having light,
easy to carry paddles securely mounted to a totally self-contained
portable transceiver.

Don, N5LZ


-----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 1:10 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

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of EricJ
Sent: 07 September 2013 18:58
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question

I found the KX1 paddle to be, at best, an acquired skill. One that I 
chose not to acquire. I used the frame to homebrew a tiny touch paddle, 
but that was just for fun. It worked very nicely,but required a button 
battery that I didn't want to have to depend on when camping. I settled 
on the Palm Mini Paddle. It's a lot cheaper than the Bengali Adventure 
(which wasn't available then), and is an excellent performer, nearly 
indestructible and packs very small. They make a mount to put it on the 
KX1, but I find a paddle bolted to a rig to be too inflexible for 
comfortable operating.

Eric
KE6US

On 9/7/2013 4:09 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote:
> Dear OMs and Yls,
>      I just took delivery of a KX1 purchased used.   I am most
impressed
with
> the small radio and have now made four QSOs with fellow EUs running 4
Watts
> to a 4 el SteppIR at 24M.   Well the test will come when I change over
to
a
> hank of wire operated against a counterpoise.   The receiver is
amazing to
> me and the transmitter pretty good.    So much is in such a small
package.
>
>      My main gripe just now is the lousy paddle which comes with the 
> KX1
as a
> option.    I also have a KX3 also purchased used and waiting for me in
> Connecticut.   It has a paddle which I have tried on my friends KX3 -
this
> paddle is much better than the one on the KX1.    Can I swap the KX3
paddle
> onto the KX1?    I know Bengali has an elegant wee paddle which mounts
on
> the KX1 or KX3 depending on the attachment purchased.   This may be my
> ultimate solution but the KX3 paddle if it mounts would be a big help.
>
>     I do not want to carry around an external paddle weighing more 
> than
the
> KX1.   The extremely small size and weight have a great attraction to
me.
> Having a big bag of accessories is not to my liking.   A simple radio
and
> some wire seems to be ideal for me.    The KX3 is for different
> applications.
>
>     The receiver is great fun on both CW and SSB and the stability of 
> it impresses me.  Today was discussing the old Hallicrafters SX28 and 
> you
know
> the KX1 seems to have a better receiver.  I think this small wonder is
great
> fun and can see why Elecraft has kept it in the product line.
>
>                 73 Doug EI2CN
>
> K3, KX3, KX1
>
>
>
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