[Elecraft] [KX3] KXPD2 Vs. KXPD3

[Phil Wheeler]

Thanks, Don. Just the sort of input I'm looking 
for: I am a paddle slapper -- and one reason I 
don't plan to use the Begali Adventure, since it 
sticks out even farther.

73, Phil W7OX

On 6/11/16 4:56 AM, Don Wilhelm 
donwilh at embarqmail.com [KX3] wrote:
> Phil,
>
> The KXPD2 has shorter "arms" than the KXPD3.
> When presenting the KX2 at FDIM he mentioned that he 'slaps' the paddles
> and that caused his KX3 to 'walk' as he is keying.
> The KXPD2 with its shorter arms reduces that 'walking' significantly.
>
> That may or may not be applicable to you, but it will be to some hams.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 6/11/2016 4:14 AM, Phil Wheeler w7ox at socal.rr.com [KX3] wrote:
>> I just received my KX2, and have planned to add the KXPD2 as soon as
>> it is available. No KXPD3 on hand because I use a Begali Adventure
>> with my KX3. But for the KX2 I'd like a paddle with a smaller profile.
>>
>> My KX2 order included a KXPD2, but I see from photos here and there
>> that the KXPD3 looks nice on the KX2.
>>
>> So now I'm wondering if I should get the KXPD3 for my KX2, rather than
>> the KXPD2. My questions are (and hopefully the KX2 field testers have
>> had a shot at using the KXPD2):
>>
>>    * What are the differences between these two options? I see the
>>      KXPD3 is $20 or so higher in price, but I'm more interested in
>>      construction and performance (how they feel) differences.
>>    * Is one easier to use than the other, or is the only plus of the
>>      KXPD2 its smaller size?
>>    * Are there other factors I should consider?
>>
>> Since I've not used the KXPD3, I'm pretty much in the dark -- so any
>> input appreciated!