[Elecraft] KX3 sluggish keyer

[Sven Ladegast]

Hello Wayne,

I used the ATU clear method to clear any L/C combinations before using a 
new antenna and allow the tuner to tune up the antenna before 
transmission. This solved the problem with ATU updates between the words.

The missing dots/dahs problem could be solved by a small modification to 
the KXPD3:
I put two small soldering eyelets on each of the outer side of the 
paddle arms under the countersunk screw that holds the spring in place. 
I soldered very light isolated bus wire to these eyelets and directly 
cabled them to the GND pin of the KXPD3 connector plus I used the "firm" 
spring supplied with the paddle kit. - Problem solved!

The contacts at my paddle also has the convex shape and the contact 
rolls are mode of stainless steel which seems to be the improved 
version. I cleaned the contacts using 100% alcohol.

So far I am happy with that solution and it does not really disturb the 
optical appearance of the KXPD3 but improves keying reliability a lot.

vy 73!

Sven, DJ2AT