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Rose

KX2 vs KX3 paddle

I -think- there's an issue with the one of the screws
for the KX3's paddle being too long with danger of
it damaging a board if it's used on a KX2.

73!

K0PP
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ae5ka

Re: KX2 vs KX3 paddle

Easy enough to file the long screw down to match the short screw in length.
Still works fine.

Chip AE5KA

On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 6:22 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Yes. But there is no issue using the KXPD2 paddles on a KX3. And one can
> order a second short screw for the KXPD3 so they can be used on either rig
> as well. Order E700245 from Elecraft.
>
> The long(er) screw does nothing for the installation on a KX3 either, so
> there's no reason to have it.
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 3:12 PM
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> Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 vs KX3 paddle
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> I -think- there's an issue with the one of the screws for the KX3's paddle
> being too long with danger of it damaging a board if it's used on a KX2.
>
> 73!
>
> K0PP
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Bill K9YEQ

Re: KX2 vs KX3 paddle

Chip, you did well but others might not. If you damage the initial threads and cross thread you could make a big mess.

Have a great day!

Bill J

K9YEQ

On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 12:08 PM -0500, "Chip Stratton" <[hidden email]> wrote:

Easy enough to file the long screw down to match the short screw in length.
Still works fine.

Chip AE5KA

On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 6:22 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire <[hidden email]> wrote:

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