[Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question
Doug Turnbull
turnbull at net1.ie
Sat Sep 7 16:25:37 EDT 2013
Don, Your points are taken. The KXPD3 is by far a better paddle than the
KXPD1 from this operator's point of view. I can struggle with the KXPD1
but hate it so the very dear Bengali will probably be my solution. We are
all different but for me the KXPD1 does not meet Elecraft standards. The
KX1 on the other hand is a marvel for such a small box. Thank you for your
tips! I will keep them in mind and soldier on with the KXPD1 until a
Bengali is in my hands. It is too bad the KXPD3 can not be used with the
KX1. We are all entitled and perhaps I am just not good enough to use the
KXPD1. 73 Doug EI2CN and thank you again.
-----Original Message-----
From: Donald Butler [mailto:n5lz at comcast.net]
Sent: 07 September 2013 20:01
To: 'Doug Turnbull'; 'EricJ'; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question
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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