[Elecraft] KXPD3 vs. KXPD2

[Phil Wheeler]

Don,

The Adventure can be mounted to the rig (Begali 
has an adapter), and some have even added a plug 
like the one on the KXPD2/3. I use the Adventure 
on my KX3.

But after receiving my KXPD2 I find it to be a 
fine key, not as adjustable as the Adventure but 
great for my purposes. I tried another owners 
KXPD3 and did not particularly like its feel -- 
but I'm very pleased with my KXPD2. If not for the 
Adventure I'd buy a second KXPD2 for my KX3! In 
fact I may do that and sell the Adventure.

73, Phil W7OX

On 8/2/16 8:35 AM, Don Butler wrote:
> Sorry ... I meant to say that I did not even consider the Begali Adventure  (instead of Expedition as I wrote)  .... with a portable radio it is much more important to me to have the smaller KXPDs that are fixed to the radio and have become part of it ... and are not encumbered with extra cables, etc.
>
> Don, N5LZ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Butler
> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 9:55 PM
> To: 'Sidney Frissell'; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KXPS3 vs. KXPD2
>
> KXPD3 vs. KXPD2?
> Paddle preference is of course a personal choice that will vary from individual to individual.  I own a KX2, KX3, and a few K3s  …. And I also have the respective KXPD paddles.  I consider the K3 to be a much better transceiver choice for use in the shack and I use a Begali Sculpture paddle with two of them in SO2R configuration…. It’s a wonderful paddle.
>
> I bought the KXes for portable operation only and, to me, that is where they really shine  … they’re each perfect for light travel, easy setup and hassle free operation using a minimum of extra gear and cables.   To me, the KXPD paddles are the clear no-brainer choice for use with them …. I didn’t even consider the Begali Expedition when it was offered  … partly because of the necessary extra cable … but also because at the time I was perfectly happy with the KXPD3 and KX3.  I’m talking about portable operation here … sitting on a park bench, a car seat, a folding chair or a rock under a tree …. Where comfort is nice to have but is definitely secondary …. So the finite details of the paddle are not important.
>
> When the KX2 came along I used the KXPD3 at first and was happy with it … but when the KXPD2 arrived later it immediately became my paddle of choice for both KX2 and KX3.  It’s shorter, a bit lighter and easy to adjust … but the biggest difference to me is that the paddles have beveled edges and are smoother to the touch when compared to the rather sharply formed KXPD3 paddles.   I will take either one … but I now prefer the KXPD2 for both radios…. And my favorite paddle is still the Begali Sculpture … but I’m leaving it in the shack with the K3s .... not the KXes.
>
> Just one man’s opinion..
>
> Don, N5LZ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Sidney Frissell
> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 7:12 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX Paddles
>
> Hi guys
> I’m planning on buying a KX3 in the near future.  Some time ago someone on the  reflector said they thought the new KXPD2 paddles were better than the KXpd3 (less noisy I think he said.)  Any pf you who have KX3’s and now also KX2 can now make that comparison.  So what’s the verdict?   Should I get the KXPD2 paddles with my KX3?  I’d like to hear some opiinions pro or con. I am mostly a cw op.
>
>   Thanks
>
> Sid Frissell, NZ7M