[Elecraft] [KX3] Re: Kx2 paddle issue

[KENT TRIMBLE]

The issue is not that the paddles don't leave the factory fully tested 
and operational, but that the stand-offs (E700348) loosen after a period 
of time from normal use.

As posted by several of us previously, the fix is simply to place a 
small dab of Loctite Blue on the threads of the two flathead screws 
(E700277) which secure the stand-offs.

Loctite Blue worked for me.  Some prefer Loctite Red.  A last resort 
would be JB Weld.

Once adjusted to the operator's taste, the KXPD2 is a very nice little 
paddle.

73,

Kent  K9ZTV



On 7/22/2017 10:30 AM, Wayne Burdick n6kr at elecraft.com [KX3] wrote:
>
> The paddles are supposed to be fully tested prior to shipping. I’ll 
> investigate on Monday.
>
> Thanks,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>