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KENT TRIMBLE

KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS

Gents. . .

Reference Instruction Sheet supplied with KXPD3 upgrade kit, Revision
B1, September 24, 2012:

1) Firstparagraph, second to last sentence reads, "The original spring
is the stiffest." It should read "The original spring is the medium
strengthspring."

2) Bottom of page 1, the Parts Supplied box shows the Light Spring as
Part No. E980236. The Light Spring is actually Part No. E980239.

3) Bottom of page 1, the Parts Supplied box shows "Spring, Medium" Part
No. E980240. It should read "Spring, Firm" Part No. E980218.

4) Everyone should note, however, that KXPD3 PADDLE INSTRUCTION,
REVISION D, 9/21/2012 (3 days earlierbut 2 revisions later!) on the
website in .pdf format DOES contain the correct information regarding
springsand partnumbers.

73,

Kent K9ZTV
Jefferson City, MO

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KENT TRIMBLE

Re: KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS

Yup, you're right on all accounts, Ron.

But typosand confusion still remain.

If the original paddle that shipped with KX3 serial number 21(kit
version) had a "firm" spring, then why does my upgrade kit have an
envelope labeled"E980218 Spring, KXPD3 Firm"? I don't need two firm
springs.

And how come the "light spring" envelope says E980239 when the parts
sheet says "E980236"?Light is light, right? Surely there aren't two
different"light springs" being shipped.

And, in light of your reply, how do I know which spring came with the
paddle to begin with . . . the firm or the medium?

73,

Kent K9ZTV

On 10/28/2012 9:57 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> You are looking at two different KXPD3 documents, Kent.
>
> Earlier KXPD3 all had the "firm" spring by default. After initial shipments
> and customer feedback, it was decided to build KXPD3s with the "medium"
> spring and include a firmer and lighter spring so the feel could be adjusted
> by changing springs.
>
> For those who already had KXPD3s with the firm spring, an upgrade kit was
> created that is documented by the KXPD3 UPGRADE KIT manual. That kit
> contained a medium and light spring for them to use for a lighter feel.
>
> That's why the upgrade kit document is a few days newer the original KXPD3
> document.
>
> At the same time as the springs were changed, improved contacts were phased
> into the KXPD3. The new contacts are also included in the upgrade kit for
> those who had the early KXPD3s.
>
> If you got a KXPD3 with three springs, you do not need the upgrade kit.
>
> If you have an earlier KXPD3 and the upgrade kit, your key is now the same
> as current production.
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of KENT TRIMBLE, K9ZTV
> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 5:10 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Cc: Elecraft
> Subject: [Elecraft] KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS
>
> Gents. . .
>
> Reference Instruction Sheet supplied with KXPD3 upgrade kit, Revision B1,
> September 24, 2012:
>
> 1) Firstparagraph, second to last sentence reads, "The original spring is
> the stiffest." It should read "The original spring is the medium
> strengthspring."
>
> 2) Bottom of page 1, the Parts Supplied box shows the Light Spring as Part
> No. E980236. The Light Spring is actually Part No. E980239.
>
> 3) Bottom of page 1, the Parts Supplied box shows "Spring, Medium" Part No.
> E980240. It should read "Spring, Firm" Part No. E980218.
>
> 4) Everyone should note, however, that KXPD3 PADDLE INSTRUCTION, REVISION D,
> 9/21/2012 (3 days earlierbut 2 revisions later!) on the website in .pdf
> format DOES contain the correct information regarding springsand
> partnumbers.
>
> 73,
>
> Kent K9ZTV
> Jefferson City, MO
>
>
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Bruce Beford-2

Re: KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS

In reply to this post by KENT TRIMBLE

A firm spring was shipped to you in error. Contact parts at electraft dot
com, and they will send you the medium spring. That's what I did. And yes,
the shipped light spring p/n does not match the app note)
73,
Bruce, N1RX

> And, in light of your reply, how do I know which spring came with the
> paddle to begin with . . . the firm or the medium?

> 73,

> Kent K9ZTV

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Andrew Moore-3

Re: KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS

I just spoke with Elecraft on the phone and was told that (correct me if
I'm wrong, Elecraft) anyone who was sent upgrade kits with incorrect
springs will receive another kit with the right springs. Sounds like
they're sending these out in batches, and from what I understand the wait
time is measured in weeks not months. I did not get the sense that you
needed to contact Elecraft in order for this to happen.

Again, hope Wayne/etc will correct me if I'm wrong... I don't speak for
Elecraft.

Thanks,
--Andrew, NV1B
maineware.net
..

On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 8:54 AM, Bruce Beford
<[hidden email]>wrote:

> A firm spring was shipped to you in error. Contact parts at electraft dot
> com, and they will send you the medium spring. That's what I did. And yes,
> the shipped light spring p/n does not match the app note)
> 73,
> Bruce, N1RX
>
> > And, in light of your reply, how do I know which spring came with the
> > paddle to begin with . . . the firm or the medium?
>
> > 73,
>
> > Kent K9ZTV
>
>
>
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KENT TRIMBLE

Re: KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS

In reply to this post by KENT TRIMBLE

Ron (et al) . . .

Wouldn't you know it . . . in this morning's postal mail I received a
Medium Spring (E980240) with a slip of paper saying:

"The KXPD3MDKT you received included the firm spring and light spring
and should have included the medium spring. Please find the medium
spring in the package. We apologize for any inconvenience."

The package was mailed October 25th (last Thursday).

Had I waited until tonight to open the upgrade kit and proceed with the
modification, the previous thread would not have been necessary because
I would already have received all three springs (regardless of envelope
part number mislabeling).

As they say, timing is everything!

Thanks for looking into it. Hopefully others profited from the thread
as well.

73,

Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, MO

On 10/29/2012 11:27 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

>
> Hi Kent:
>
> Your getting a "firm" spring with the upgrade kit was a kitting error.
>
> If you got only one spring with your KXPD3 paddles, it should have
> been the firm spring.
>
> The P/N for the light spring in the upgrade kit instructions is wrong.
> The correct part number for the light spring is E980239 according to
> an e-mail from the factory this morning. We'll correct the upgrade kit
> instruction sheet.
>
> Hope that helps!
>
> 73, Ron
>
> *From:*KENT TRIMBLE, K9ZTV [mailto:[hidden email]]
> *Sent:* Sunday, October 28, 2012 8:44 PM
> *To:* Ron D'Eau Claire
> *Cc:* [hidden email]; 'Elecraft'
> *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS
>
> Yup, you're right on all accounts, Ron.
>
> But typos and confusion still remain.
>
> If the original paddle that shipped with KX3 serial number 21 (kit
> version) had a "firm" spring, then why does my upgrade kit have an
> envelope labeled "E980218 Spring, KXPD3 Firm"? I don't need two firm
> springs.
>
> And how come the "light spring" envelope says E980239 when the parts
> sheet says "E980236"? Light is light, right? Surely there aren't two
> different "light springs" being shipped.
>
> And, in light of your reply, how do I know which spring came with the
> paddle to begin with . . . the firm or the medium?
>
> 73,
>
> Kent K9ZTV
>
> On 10/28/2012 9:57 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
>
> You are looking at two different KXPD3 documents, Kent.
>
>
>
> Earlier KXPD3 all had the "firm" spring by default. After initial shipments
>
> and customer feedback, it was decided to build KXPD3s with the "medium"
>
> spring and include a firmer and lighter spring so the feel could be adjusted
>
> by changing springs.
>
>
>
> For those who already had KXPD3s with the firm spring, an upgrade kit was
>
> created that is documented by the KXPD3 UPGRADE KIT manual. That kit
>
> contained a medium and light spring for them to use for a lighter feel.
>
>
>
> That's why the upgrade kit document is a few days newer the original KXPD3
>
> document.
>
>
>
> At the same time as the springs were changed, improved contacts were phased
>
> into the KXPD3. The new contacts are also included in the upgrade kit for
>
> those who had the early KXPD3s.
>
>
>
> If you got a KXPD3 with three springs, you do not need the upgrade kit.
>
>
>
> If you have an earlier KXPD3 and the upgrade kit, your key is now the same
>
> as current production.
>
>
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From:[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of KENT TRIMBLE, K9ZTV
>
> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 5:10 PM
>
> To:[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>
> Cc: Elecraft
>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS
>
>
>
> Gents. . .
>
>
>
> Reference Instruction Sheet supplied with KXPD3 upgrade kit, Revision B1,
>
> September 24, 2012:
>
>
>
> 1) Firstparagraph, second to last sentence reads, "The original spring is
>
> the stiffest." It should read "The original spring is the medium
>
> strengthspring."
>
>
>
> 2) Bottom of page 1, the Parts Supplied box shows the Light Spring as Part
>
> No. E980236. The Light Spring is actually Part No. E980239.
>
>
>
> 3) Bottom of page 1, the Parts Supplied box shows "Spring, Medium" Part No.
>
> E980240. It should read "Spring, Firm" Part No. E980218.
>
>
>
> 4) Everyone should note, however, that KXPD3 PADDLE INSTRUCTION, REVISION D,
>
> 9/21/2012 (3 days earlierbut 2 revisions later!) on the website in .pdf
>
> format DOES contain the correct information regarding springsand
>
> partnumbers.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> Kent K9ZTV
>
> Jefferson City, MO
>
>
>
>
>
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Andrew Moore-3

Re: KXPD3 APPLICATION NOTE UPGRADE SHEET TYPOS

I just installed the medium spring from my KXPD3 upgrade kit. Not too
light, not too firm, just right. Nice choice Elecraft.

--Andrew, NV1B
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