KXPD2 paddle problem
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A few weeks ago there was some discussion regarding the contact posts coming loose on the KXPD2 paddles. I keep experiencing this problem, and can't keep the philips screws on the posts tight for long enough to get through a QSO.
I'm reluctant to overtighten the screws or use Loc-tite, and wonder if anyone has a fix for this problem. I would prefer to avoid loss of use of the paddles for the two-week round trip time to the factory and back to Maryland. Bob, WO3E This e-mail message is intended only for individual(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, proprietary, or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you believe you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by return e-mail and delete it from your mailbox. Thank you. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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I have the same issue. I'm thinking the little screws are too small to handle the constant side "attack" pressure of keying from higher up on the posts. I'm afraid I will crack the lexan/plastic if tightened to much and won't help for long anyway. Seems they should have also been secured at the top?
Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Converse, Robert <[hidden email]> wrote: > > A few weeks ago there was some discussion regarding the contact posts coming loose on the KXPD2 paddles. I keep experiencing this problem, and can't keep the philips screws on the posts tight for long enough to get through a QSO. > > I'm reluctant to overtighten the screws or use Loc-tite, and wonder if anyone has a fix for this problem. I would prefer to avoid loss of use of the paddles for the two-week round trip time to the factory and back to Maryland. > > Bob, WO3E > > > > This e-mail message is intended only for individual(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, proprietary, or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you believe you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by return e-mail and delete it from your mailbox. Thank you. > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Temporary emergency solution: eye-glass kit containing small Phillips screwdriver available at any convenience store, airport, hotel, notions counter, drug store, etc.
Permanent but removable solution: screw-threads lightly coated with Loctite Blue (not Loctite Red). Kent K9ZTV > On Sep 17, 2016, at 5:16 PM, Peter LaBissoniere <[hidden email]> wrote: > > I have the same issue. I'm thinking the little screws are too small to handle the constant side "attack" pressure of keying from higher up on the posts. I'm afraid I will crack the lexan/plastic if tightened to much and won't help for long anyway. Seems they should have also been secured at the top? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 16, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Converse, Robert <[hidden email]> wrote: >> >> A few weeks ago there was some discussion regarding the contact posts coming loose on the KXPD2 paddles. I keep experiencing this problem, and can't keep the philips screws on the posts tight for long enough to get through a QSO. >> >> I'm reluctant to overtighten the screws or use Loc-tite, and wonder if anyone has a fix for this problem. I would prefer to avoid loss of use of the paddles for the two-week round trip time to the factory and back to Maryland. >> >> Bob, WO3E >> >> >> >> This e-mail message is intended only for individual(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, proprietary, or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you believe you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by return e-mail and delete it from your mailbox. Thank you. >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Re: Loctite:
I'd suggest Loctite 'Purple' (222). Still accomplishes the task but much easier to adjust/disassemble later. Especially important with small fasteners and tools. If you're installing 6mm, 8mm bolts on your car, Blue is likely the best choice. 73, Jim Jim Finan AB4AC Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Original Message From: K9ZTV Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2016 8:33 PM To: Peter LaBissoniere Cc: Converse, Robert; [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 paddle problem Temporary emergency solution: eye-glass kit containing small Phillips screwdriver available at any convenience store, airport, hotel, notions counter, drug store, etc. Permanent but removable solution: screw-threads lightly coated with Loctite Blue (not Loctite Red). Kent K9ZTV > On Sep 17, 2016, at 5:16 PM, Peter LaBissoniere <[hidden email]> wrote: > > I have the same issue. I'm thinking the little screws are too small to handle the constant side "attack" pressure of keying from higher up on the posts. I'm afraid I will crack the lexan/plastic if tightened to much and won't help for long anyway. Seems they should have also been secured at the top? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 16, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Converse, Robert <[hidden email]> wrote: >> >> A few weeks ago there was some discussion regarding the contact posts coming loose on the KXPD2 paddles. I keep experiencing this problem, and can't keep the philips screws on the posts tight for long enough to get through a QSO. >> >> I'm reluctant to overtighten the screws or use Loc-tite, and wonder if anyone has a fix for this problem. I would prefer to avoid loss of use of the paddles for the two-week round trip time to the factory and back to Maryland. >> >> Bob, WO3E >> >> >> >> This e-mail message is intended only for individual(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, proprietary, or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you believe you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by return e-mail and delete it from your mailbox. Thank you. >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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