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Phil Wheeler-2

KXPD2 vs. KXPD3

Likely a bit early, but can anyone compare these
two? I want to order one for my KX2 but, aside
from size, I don't know the difference.

I use a Begali Adventure on my KX3 but will likely
just leave it there so want a dedicated KX2 paddle.

73, Phil W7OX
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Don Wilhelm

Re: KXPD2 vs. KXPD3

Phil,

I would suggest the KXPD2 over the KXPD3. As Eric pointed out in his
talk at FDIM, he has trouble with the KXPD3 moving even his KX3 around
because the paddles are further away from the enclosure that with the
KXPD2 design.

Of course, if you have a 'soft touch' on the paddles it may not make
much of a difference to you.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/23/2016 5:46 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> Likely a bit early, but can anyone compare these two? I want to order
> one for my KX2 but, aside from size, I don't know the difference.
>
> I use a Begali Adventure on my KX3 but will likely just leave it there
> so want a dedicated KX2 paddle.
>

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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: KXPD2 vs. KXPD3

Thanks, Don. Well, I wish I had a 'soft touch',
but I'm more of a banger. May have to put add
weight to the KX2 (or figure out a weighted base
for it) when using it with a paddle mounted to it.

I'll order the KX2, as much for its smaller size
than anything: Seems more consistent with the
philosophy and size of the KX2.

73, Phil W7OX

On 5/23/16 4:08 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Phil,
>
> I would suggest the KXPD2 over the KXPD3. As
> Eric pointed out in his talk at FDIM, he has
> trouble with the KXPD3 moving even his KX3
> around because the paddles are further away from
> the enclosure that with the KXPD2 design.
>
> Of course, if you have a 'soft touch' on the
> paddles it may not make much of a difference to
> you.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 5/23/2016 5:46 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>> Likely a bit early, but can anyone compare
>> these two? I want to order one for my KX2 but,
>> aside from size, I don't know the difference.
>>
>> I use a Begali Adventure on my KX3 but will
>> likely just leave it there so want a dedicated
>> KX2 paddle.
>>
>
>

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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: KXPD2 vs. KXPD3

Oops: I'll order the KXPD2, as much for its
smaller size than anything: Seems more consistent
with the philosophy and size of the KX2.

Too many KX this and that :-)

73, Phil

On 5/23/16 4:55 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:

> Thanks, Don. Well, I wish I had a 'soft touch',
> but I'm more of a banger. May have to put add
> weight to the KX2 (or figure out a weighted base
> for it) when using it with a paddle mounted to it.
>
> I'll order the KX2, as much for its smaller size
> than anything: Seems more consistent with the
> philosophy and size of the KX2.
>
> 73, Phil W7OX
>
> On 5/23/16 4:08 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> Phil,
>>
>> I would suggest the KXPD2 over the KXPD3. As
>> Eric pointed out in his talk at FDIM, he has
>> trouble with the KXPD3 moving even his KX3
>> around because the paddles are further away
>> from the enclosure that with the KXPD2 design.
>>
>> Of course, if you have a 'soft touch' on the
>> paddles it may not make much of a difference to
>> you.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> On 5/23/2016 5:46 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>>> Likely a bit early, but can anyone compare
>>> these two? I want to order one for my KX2 but,
>>> aside from size, I don't know the difference.
>>>
>>> I use a Begali Adventure on my KX3 but will
>>> likely just leave it there so want a dedicated
>>> KX2 paddle.
>>>
>>
>>
>
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