[Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

[Phil Wheeler]

Ken,

Please clarify what is meant by "I had problems 
with the KXPD3 which forced me to be very 
assertive!": What problems, and assertive in what 
respect?

Really a bit academic: I never owned the KXPD3 and 
have ordered the KXPD2 for its shorter arm and 
less tendency to move the KX2 around, as you observed.

Like many here, I still wait for my KXPD2 to ship.

73, Phil W7OX

On 7/16/16 11:14 AM, Ken Talbott wrote:
> This week I replaced the KXDP3 paddle on my KX2 with the KXPD2.  I like the
> feel and adjustability of the KXPD2.  Since it is shorter, the rig does not
> tend to move around as much.  I had problems with the KXPD3 which forced me
> to be very assertive!  The KXPD2 seems (so far) to operate with a much
> lighter touch.  If you like the idea of a closely integrated paddle and do
> not own either, I would recommend the KXPD2.  If you own a KXPD3 and it is
> functioning well, I would continue to use it.  BTW, I am still  eating my
> way up the CW food chain.  Most of my operating is between 10 and 15 WPM for
> ragchews with frequent excursions above 20 WPM for contests in which the
> exchanges are predictable.  You might want to wait for feedback from a QRQ
> operator.
> GL de ken ke4rg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe
> W2KJ
> Sent: July 16, 2016 11:50
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2
>
> Howdy Gang:
>
> I wonder what the users of the new KXPD2 paddle for the KX2 think of this
> paddle?
>
> Touch, feel, sensitivity, adjustability, etc...is it a worthwhile addition
> to the KX2?
>
> Many thanks for any info.
>
> 			73, Joe W2KJ
> 			I QRP, therefore I am
> 			KX3, KX2