[Elecraft] KXPD3 Gold-plated contacts ?

[Heinz Baertschi]

Mark Petiford wrote
> RE:  "Has anyone tried to galvanically gold-plate the KXPD3 contact screws
> and
> posts?"
> 
> Heinz,
> In an attempt to solve the "missing dit" problem?
> Mark
> KE6BB

Not at all, I never noticed the so-called dit Problem.
Using an early (upgraded) and a late KXPD3, both with the light(est) spring.

Both paddles functioned flawless last year on over 100 SOTA expeditions
(more than 6000 QSOs).
The contacts become intermittent during the winter months (temp around 0C,
sometimes foggy).
Dry cleaning the contacts did always help for some time.

The KXPD3 has become my paddle of choice for SOTA through it's reliability
(simplicity, robustness) and it's suitability for use also on higher keying
Speeds.

That is why I am exploring an improvement.

Heinz HB9BCB




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