[Elecraft] [KX3] KXPD2 Vs. KXPD3

[John Pitz]

In operating hammock mobile, did you find the SWR to be more favorable
than operating in other situations?  As a followup question do you think
there is a correlation between discount rate and DX? ;)
 


On Sat, 2016-06-11 at 13:11 -0700, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> Hi Phil,
> 
> We're getting close to shipping KXPD2s. We made some minor changes to the design, and we always extensively retest in this case to ensure high reliability in the field. I've been using my updated unit all over the place, from the storied riparian forests of San Mateo county to the 10% discounted Home Depot hammock in my back yard.
> 
> The KXPD2 has the following features:
> 
> - total length just 1.3" to minimized packed size
> - ultralight, 3-D printed polycarbonate housing 
> - rounded-end paddles for comfortable use over a wide range of angles
> - vibration-resistant contact adjustment screws
> - allen wrench stores on the paddle for easy field adjustment
> - works with KX2 or KX3
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> On Jun 11, 2016, at 1:14 AM, "Phil Wheeler w7ox at socal.rr.com [KX3]" <KX3-noreply at yahoogroups.com> 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!
> > 
> > 73, Phil W7OX
> > 
> > 
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