[Elecraft] KX Paddles

Thu Aug 4 20:49:09 EDT 2016

The CS40 is the smaller padded soft-case for the KX2 that is just a bit larger 
than the radio.
http://store.lowepro.com/viewpoint-cs-40

The CS60 soft-case is about twice the internal volume as the CS40.
http://store.lowepro.com/viewpoint-cs-60

73,
Eric
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On 8/4/2016 5:06 PM, Gerry leary wrote:
> What is a CS 40 travel bag?
>
> Sent from my iPhone this time
>
> On Aug 4, 2016, at 3:36 PM, Tom Francis <w1tef at swsports.org> wrote:
>
> Will do - thank you.
>
> Tom, W1TEF
>
>> On 8/4/2016 5:27 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>> Hi Tom - Before shipping the paddle, please make sure first to contact our support team via support at elecraft.com or on the phone to get a return Service Authorization (RSA) tracking number, return instructions and our correct return shipping address information.
>>
>> That will speed its repair and avoid any chance of losing it here.
>>
>> 73,
>> Eric
>> /elecraft.com/
>> ===
>>
>>> On 8/4/2016 2:20 PM, Tom Francis wrote:
>>> Wayne,
>>>
>>> I am constantly amazed at the quality Customer Service Elecraft provides
>>> it's customer base. How many people can say they got a reply from one
>>> of the guys who owns the company?
>>>
>>> Thank you very much - the paddles will be on their way tomorrow.
>>>
>>> Thanks for the information - I appreciate it.  I really like both my KX3 and
>>> KX2 - I have a hard time choosing between the two if I'm going somewhere. :-)
>>>
>>> Thanks again - much appreciated.
>>>
>>> Very best regards,
>>>
>>> Tom, W1TEF
>>> Lexington County, SC
>>>
>>>> On 8/4/2016 3:37 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>>> Hi Tom,
>>>>
>>>> Your KXPD2 should not have any issue with contact screws loosening over time. Please return them for rework. Sorry about that.
>>>>
>>>> We needed a new paddle was for the KX2 because it's a much smaller radio. Some operators using a KXPD3 with the KX2 find that they have to hold the radio in place, because the KXPD3 has much longer paddle arms. This is much less likely with the KXPD2.
>>>>
>>>> The KXPD2 is also smaller, so it takes less room inside a small travel bag like our CS40.
>>>>
>>>> Finally, some customers have asked if we could attach the adjustment wrench to the paddle for storage. We had a opportunity to implement this feature in the new design. The KXPD2 has a 3D-printed housing with clips built in for this purpose.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>> Wayne
>>>> N6KR
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Aug 4, 2016, at 11:47 AM, Tom Francis <w1tef at swsports.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I have both, am primarily a CW operator and this is my impression.
>>>>>
>>>>> The KXPD2 has "issues" - at least for me.  The contact posts keep loosening up -
>>>>> it doesn't matter how hard I tighten them (I'm afraid of over torquing the screws
>>>>> but they are snug), they loosen up.  I tried non-hardening Loc-Tite on the screws
>>>>> to no avail.  It only seems to happen in a long QSO - not sure if its the vibration
>>>>> or the fact that the contact points are at the top of the long contact post which,
>>>>> even with a light touch, gives some pressure to the posts. Or the countersink
>>>>> for the screws in the plastic is too big which could cause it. Or the screws are
>>>>> aluminum and the posts stainless - two different expansion rates in variable
>>>>> temps.
>>>>>
>>>>> Having said that, my good friend N3EWW doesn't have any issues with his
>>>>> KXPD2 and hasn't had.  I had his radio for an entire week using the paddles
>>>>> and never once loosened up.  So it might be a quality control problem.
>>>>>
>>>>> The KXPD3 is a whole different construction.  The contact posts are shorter and
>>>>> I have not had any issues with them loosening up even under heavy use. I like
>>>>> their overall look of them also.
>>>>>
>>>>> As far as cosmetic things, they look good, feel good when properly adjusted and
>>>>> seem to work just fine (other than the contact post issue). I will say neither one
>>>>> is for the heavy handed CW op unless you have a way to secure the radio.  Then
>>>>> again, if you are heavy handed, that could be an issue with respect to the contact
>>>>> posts.
>>>>>
>>>>> Now if I had known at the time I ordered the KX2, I would have opted for the KXPD3
>>>>> with the shorter screws for the KX2. Why they designed a separate set of paddles
>>>>> for the KX2 I don't know, but it might have been a smarter idea to just stick with what
>>>>> worked rather than design a new set to help keep the costs down on the KX2 options.
>>>>>
>>>>> However, when I called Elecraft, my complaint was heard and they are looking into
>>>>> the issue.  Hopefully they can come up with an answer.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Tom, W1TEF
>>>>> Lexington County, SC
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 8/4/2016 1:22 PM, Sid Frissell wrote:
>>>>>> Well, I guess I've wrung all the opinions out of you re. KXPD 2 vs KXPD3.  Seems like the KXPD2 is preferred.
>>>>>> Thanks to all who commented on and off list.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sid, NZ7M
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent From Sid Frissell's iPad
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