[Elecraft] "2" or "3" Paddle

[Bill Frantz]

When I built a single lever paddle, I used silver wire for the 
contacts since I had heard that all the normal corrosion 
products of silver are also conductive. I haven't had any 
problems with it, although it doesn't get much use.

It might be worth while looking for a paddle with silver contacts.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 5/4/20 at 7:08 PM, huntinhmb at coastside.net wrote:

>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.

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