[Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

[Ken Talbott]

My KXPD3 paddle (which I purchased used) is prone to miss depressions of
either side, usually at the worse time in a QSO.  There was an early fix by
Elecraft which by inspection I believe was installed.  Assertive?  I have to
pound on the paddles much harder than I would like to avoid missing one or
more character elements.

Ken - ke4rg

 

From: Phil Wheeler [mailto:w7ox at socal.rr.com] 
Sent: July 16, 2016 14:25
To: Ken Talbott <ktalbott at gamewood.net>; 'Joe W2KJ' <w2kj at bellsouth.net>;
elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

 

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 <mailto: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