[Elecraft] "2" or "3" Paddle

[brianchapnick at rogers.com]

What kind of small burnishing wand are you using?

Brian VE3GMZ 



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From: huntinhmb at coastside.net
Sent: May 4, 2020 7:10 p.m.
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] "2" or "3" Paddle




I've never used the KPDX3 but I bought the KPDX2 when I got my KX2.  At first I was disappointed in because it wasn't consistent in feel or accuracy.  I spent some quality time with it carefully adjusting the play in the pins that hold the paddles and the spacing and now it's very usable. 

The KX2 appears to be designed for very low current through the paddle contacts.  If there is any corrosion at all on the stainless steel contact or post, keying be inconsistent. A larger gap so there is more 'swing' for the contact will help.  Now I use a small burnishing wand and clean the contacts each time I install the paddles on the KX2.  Works well.

I normally use a full-sized iambic paddle with my K3 and I've found it takes a minute or two to get used to the smaller finger pieces and spacing.  Not a big deal.

I also tried the QRPGuys single lever paddle for the KX2 for a while but went back to the KPDX2.  A higher quality (more expensive) single lever paddle would likely be better.  Still debating that with myself (see Skip's comments about aging fingers).

GL & 73,
Brian, K0DTJ
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