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Joseph Trombino, Jr

New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

Howdy Gang:

I wonder what the users of the new KXPD2 paddle for the KX2 think of this paddle?

Touch, feel, sensitivity, adjustability, etc...is it a worthwhile addition to the KX2?

Many thanks for any info.

73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore I am
KX3, KX2
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ktalbott

Re: New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

This week I replaced the KXDP3 paddle on my KX2 with the KXPD2. I like the
feel and adjustability of the KXPD2. Since it is shorter, the rig does not
tend to move around as much. I had problems with the KXPD3 which forced me
to be very assertive! The KXPD2 seems (so far) to operate with a much
lighter touch. If you like the idea of a closely integrated paddle and do
not own either, I would recommend the KXPD2. If you own a KXPD3 and it is
functioning well, I would continue to use it. BTW, I am still eating my
way up the CW food chain. Most of my operating is between 10 and 15 WPM for
ragchews with frequent excursions above 20 WPM for contests in which the
exchanges are predictable. You might want to wait for feedback from a QRQ
operator.
GL de ken ke4rg

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W2KJ
Sent: July 16, 2016 11:50
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Subject: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

Howdy Gang:

I wonder what the users of the new KXPD2 paddle for the KX2 think of this
paddle?

Touch, feel, sensitivity, adjustability, etc...is it a worthwhile addition
to the KX2?

Many thanks for any info.

73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore I am
KX3, KX2
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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

Ken,

Please clarify what is meant by "I had problems
with the KXPD3 which forced me to be very
assertive!": What problems, and assertive in what
respect?

Really a bit academic: I never owned the KXPD3 and
have ordered the KXPD2 for its shorter arm and
less tendency to move the KX2 around, as you observed.

Like many here, I still wait for my KXPD2 to ship.

73, Phil W7OX

On 7/16/16 11:14 AM, Ken Talbott wrote:

> This week I replaced the KXDP3 paddle on my KX2 with the KXPD2. I like the
> feel and adjustability of the KXPD2. Since it is shorter, the rig does not
> tend to move around as much. I had problems with the KXPD3 which forced me
> to be very assertive! The KXPD2 seems (so far) to operate with a much
> lighter touch. If you like the idea of a closely integrated paddle and do
> not own either, I would recommend the KXPD2. If you own a KXPD3 and it is
> functioning well, I would continue to use it. BTW, I am still eating my
> way up the CW food chain. Most of my operating is between 10 and 15 WPM for
> ragchews with frequent excursions above 20 WPM for contests in which the
> exchanges are predictable. You might want to wait for feedback from a QRQ
> operator.
> GL de ken ke4rg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Joe
> W2KJ
> Sent: July 16, 2016 11:50
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2
>
> Howdy Gang:
>
> I wonder what the users of the new KXPD2 paddle for the KX2 think of this
> paddle?
>
> Touch, feel, sensitivity, adjustability, etc...is it a worthwhile addition
> to the KX2?
>
> Many thanks for any info.
>
> 73, Joe W2KJ
> I QRP, therefore I am
> KX3, KX2

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ktalbott

Re: New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

My KXPD3 paddle (which I purchased used) is prone to miss depressions of
either side, usually at the worse time in a QSO. There was an early fix by
Elecraft which by inspection I believe was installed. Assertive? I have to
pound on the paddles much harder than I would like to avoid missing one or
more character elements.

Ken - ke4rg

From: Phil Wheeler [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: July 16, 2016 14:25
To: Ken Talbott <[hidden email]>; 'Joe W2KJ' <[hidden email]>;
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

Ken,

Please clarify what is meant by "I had problems with the KXPD3 which forced
me to be very assertive!": What problems, and assertive in what respect?

Really a bit academic: I never owned the KXPD3 and have ordered the KXPD2
for its shorter arm and less tendency to move the KX2 around, as you
observed.

Like many here, I still wait for my KXPD2 to ship.

73, Phil W7OX

On 7/16/16 11:14 AM, Ken Talbott wrote:

This week I replaced the KXDP3 paddle on my KX2 with the KXPD2. I like the
feel and adjustability of the KXPD2. Since it is shorter, the rig does not
tend to move around as much. I had problems with the KXPD3 which forced me
to be very assertive! The KXPD2 seems (so far) to operate with a much
lighter touch. If you like the idea of a closely integrated paddle and do
not own either, I would recommend the KXPD2. If you own a KXPD3 and it is
functioning well, I would continue to use it. BTW, I am still eating my
way up the CW food chain. Most of my operating is between 10 and 15 WPM for
ragchews with frequent excursions above 20 WPM for contests in which the
exchanges are predictable. You might want to wait for feedback from a QRQ
operator.
GL de ken ke4rg

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Joe
W2KJ
Sent: July 16, 2016 11:50
To: [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

Howdy Gang:

I wonder what the users of the new KXPD2 paddle for the KX2 think of this
paddle?

Touch, feel, sensitivity, adjustability, etc...is it a worthwhile addition
to the KX2?

Many thanks for any info.

73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore I am
KX3, KX2

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Ed Muns

Re: New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

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The KXPD2 feels really good to me. It works well with the lightweight radio, even with my relatively heavy fist. There is only one adjustment--contact spacing, which is easy with the attached Allen key.
On Jul 16, 2016 11:14 AM, Ken Talbott <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> This week I replaced the KXDP3 paddle on my KX2 with the KXPD2. I like the
> feel and adjustability of the KXPD2. Since it is shorter, the rig does not
> tend to move around as much. I had problems with the KXPD3 which forced me
> to be very assertive! The KXPD2 seems (so far) to operate with a much
> lighter touch. If you like the idea of a closely integrated paddle and do
> not own either, I would recommend the KXPD2. If you own a KXPD3 and it is
> functioning well, I would continue to use it. BTW, I am still eating my
> way up the CW food chain. Most of my operating is between 10 and 15 WPM for
> ragchews with frequent excursions above 20 WPM for contests in which the
> exchanges are predictable. You might want to wait for feedback from a QRQ
> operator.
> GL de ken ke4rg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Joe
> W2KJ
> Sent: July 16, 2016 11:50
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2
>
> Howdy Gang:
>
> I wonder what the users of the new KXPD2 paddle for the KX2 think of this
> paddle?
>
> Touch, feel, sensitivity, adjustability, etc...is it a worthwhile addition
> to the KX2?
>
> Many thanks for any info.
>
> 73, Joe W2KJ
> I QRP, therefore I am
> KX3, KX2
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w1az@comcast.net

Re: New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

In reply to this post by Joseph Trombino, Jr

I've been using my KXPD3 with the KX2 while waiting for the KXOD2 (just
left the left screw out for now.) I had the same problem with having to
press harder on the paddles than I wanted to, especially with only one
screw attaching it to the radio. I figured there might be some
oxidation on the paddle contacts and bought a can of Deoxit D5 from
Radio Shack. A couple of sprays and the paddle responds fine now.

Bernie
W1AZ

> Ed Muns <mailto:[hidden email]>
> Saturday, July 16, 2016 4:33 PM
> The KXPD2 feels really good to me. It works well with the lightweight
> radio, even with my relatively heavy fist. There is only one
> adjustment--contact spacing, which is easy with the attached Allen key.
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Re: New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

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In a word Joe, it's worthwhile !
I'm so glad I ordered one, I love it !
It's a great improvement over the KX3 paddle IMO !
I'm seriously thinking of getting a second one for my KX3 I love the new one so well.

73 de Ed
N7EDK

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> On Jul 16, 2016, at 11:49, Joe W2KJ <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Howdy Gang:
>
> I wonder what the users of the new KXPD2 paddle for the KX2 think of this paddle?
>
> Touch, feel, sensitivity, adjustability, etc...is it a worthwhile addition to the KX2?
>
> Many thanks for any info.
>
> 73, Joe W2KJ
> I QRP, therefore I am
> KX3, KX2