[Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

[Ed Muns]

The KXPD2 feels really good to me.  It works well with the lightweight radio, even with my relatively heavy fist.  There is only one adjustment--contact spacing, which is easy with the attached Allen key.
On Jul 16, 2016 11:14 AM, Ken Talbott <ktalbott at gamewood.net> 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 
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