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Well, gotta make up my mind on which paddle to order along with the radio. Just checked and my CU deposited what I thought the cost of a complete station should be into my account. These isolate in place options are dangerous, it was to easy to do this on-line.

Not sure I want to spend it now though - preliminary buyer’s remorse?

Think I’ll go over everything again, maybe have forgotten something. Let's see, antenna and feed line, check; inverted V support pole, check; and radio, check (except what paddle). Haven’t nailed down exactly what all other options might as well be purchased along with the radio either.

That’s ok, got about a week before moving out to a nice country hill side a handful of miles out of the city limits. Been looking forward to this for a long time and want to savor it for a while.

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Re: Which Paddle?

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Hi Tommy,

I designed both keys, but I prefer the KXPD2. I use a KXPD2 with the KX2 frequently and have never had a problem. We improved the design over time.

It weighs less than the KXPD3, takes up less space when packed, and is shorter so when it’s used trailside, the paddle tips will be higher off the ground. The adjustment tool is “docked” on the key as well so you can’t lose it.

(Bonus feature: if you use it outdoors often enough, it’ll gradually acquire a slight amber tint that matches the LCD backlight color :)

72,
Wayne
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> On May 4, 2020, at 6:42 PM, Tommy Judson via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Well, gotta make up my mind on which paddle to order along with the radio. Just checked and my CU deposited what I thought the cost of a complete station should be into my account. These isolate in place options are dangerous, it was to easy to do this on-line.
>
> Not sure I want to spend it now though - preliminary buyer’s remorse?
>
> Think I’ll go over everything again, maybe have forgotten something. Let's see, antenna and feed line, check; inverted V support pole, check; and radio, check (except what paddle). Haven’t nailed down exactly what all other options might as well be purchased along with the radio either.
>
> That’s ok, got about a week before moving out to a nice country hill side a handful of miles out of the city limits. Been looking forward to this for a long time and want to savor it for a while.
>
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ve3gmz

Re: Which Paddle?

So Wayne, how do you suggest cleaning the contacts? I have been slipping a piece of paper between the contacts, closing the paddle and pulling the paper through. First time I've heard of the contact burnisher.

Brian VE3GMZ

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

Hi Tommy,

I designed both keys, but I prefer the KXPD2. I use a KXPD2 with the KX2 frequently and have never had a problem. We improved the design over time.

It weighs less than the KXPD3, takes up less space when packed, and is shorter so when it’s used trailside, the paddle tips will be higher off the ground. The adjustment tool is “docked” on the key as well so you can’t lose it.

(Bonus feature: if you use it outdoors often enough, it’ll gradually acquire a slight amber tint that matches the LCD backlight color :)

72,
Wayne
N6KR

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VE3NR

Re: Which Paddle?

Hi Brian,

A business card with some DeOxit5 cleaner on it, usually does the trick!
Bert VE3NR

On 5/4/2020 11:00 PM, [hidden email] wrote:

> So Wayne, how do you suggest cleaning the contacts? I have been slipping a piece of paper between the contacts, closing the paddle and pulling the paper through. First time I've heard of the contact burnisher.
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> Brian VE3GMZ
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> Original Message
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> Hi Tommy,
>
> I designed both keys, but I prefer the KXPD2. I use a KXPD2 with the KX2 frequently and have never had a problem. We improved the design over time.
>
> It weighs less than the KXPD3, takes up less space when packed, and is shorter so when it’s used trailside, the paddle tips will be higher off the ground. The adjustment tool is “docked” on the key as well so you can’t lose it.
>
> (Bonus feature: if you use it outdoors often enough, it’ll gradually acquire a slight amber tint that matches the LCD backlight color :)
>
> 72,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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>> On May 4, 2020, at 6:42 PM, Tommy Judson via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Well, gotta make up my mind on which paddle to order along with the radio. Just checked and my CU deposited what I thought the cost of a complete station should be into my account. These isolate in place options are dangerous, it was to easy to do this on-line.
>>
>> Not sure I want to spend it now though - preliminary buyer’s remorse?
>>
>> Think I’ll go over everything again, maybe have forgotten something. Let's see, antenna and feed line, check; inverted V support pole, check; and radio, check (except what paddle). Haven’t nailed down exactly what all other options might as well be purchased along with the radio either.
>>
>> That’s ok, got about a week before moving out to a nice country hill side a handful of miles out of the city limits. Been looking forward to this for a long time and want to savor it for a while.
>>
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Hi,My suggestions on options. Get the ATU, it tunes anything. If you are going to do SOTA, you need a battery and a charger. The KX2 internal battery is not cheap but it is inside the radio so you won't forget it and it is light weight. Mine lasts many hours. I'm not a CW operator so I can't say much but the KXPD2 is slightly lighter and the adjustment tool is part of the paddle.
Jim HK7SSS

In a message dated 5/4/2020 6:44:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, [hidden email] writes:

Well, gotta make up my mind on which paddle to order along with the radio. Just checked and my CU deposited what I thought the cost of a complete station should be into my account. These isolate in place options are dangerous, it was to easy to do this on-line.
Not sure I want to spend it now though - preliminary buyer’s remorse?
Think I’ll go over everything again, maybe have forgotten something. Let's see, antenna and feed line, check; inverted V support pole, check; and radio, check (except what paddle). Haven’t nailed down exactly what all other options might as well be purchased along with the radio either.
That’s ok, got about a week before moving out to a nice country hill side a handful of miles out of the city limits. Been looking forward to this for a long time and want to savor it for a while.
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ve3gmz

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I have had the kx 3 for 5 +years. It was and is the only radio I have since getting back into Ham Radio after many years of inactivity. It is a wow radio and Elecraft support is excellent. You won't go wrong. I would add to your list an antenna analyzer. It will make your life alot easier. The ATU I would say is not an option, it is a must. The panadapter is a fabulous add on too, but you can always get that later. Get whatever key you want. You will get another no matter what you buy now. The forums are fabulous reservoirs of knowledge from experts.

Good luck

Brian VE3GMZ

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

Hi,My suggestions on options. Get the ATU, it tunes anything. If you are going to do SOTA, you need a battery and a charger. The KX2 internal battery is not cheap but it is inside the radio so you won't forget it and it is light weight. Mine lasts many hours. I'm not a CW operator so I can't say much but the KXPD2 is slightly lighter and the adjustment tool is part of the paddle.
Jim HK7SSS

In a message dated 5/4/2020 6:44:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, [hidden email] writes:

Well, gotta make up my mind on which paddle to order along with the radio. Just checked and my CU deposited what I thought the cost of a complete station should be into my account. These isolate in place options are dangerous, it was to easy to do this on-line.
Not sure I want to spend it now though - preliminary buyer’s remorse?
Think I’ll go over everything again, maybe have forgotten something. Let's see, antenna and feed line, check; inverted V support pole, check; and radio, check (except what paddle). Haven’t nailed down exactly what all other options might as well be purchased along with the radio either.
That’s ok, got about a week before moving out to a nice country hill side a handful of miles out of the city limits. Been looking forward to this for a long time and want to savor it for a while.
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ve3gmz

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Thanks Bert. I'll try it.

Brian VE3GMZ

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Hi Brian,

A business card with some DeOxit5 cleaner on it, usually does the trick!
Bert VE3NR

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Ed Pflueger

Re: Which Paddle?

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When I used to work on Stromberg Carlson X-Y and EMD 4-wire telephone systems we had little burnishers the we carried all the time because of the zillion relays with contacts. If we would forget to bring them we would use 20 or higher dollar bills and use them as a burnisher. They had less grease from handling and did quite well as a burnisher.

Ed.. AB4IQ

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

So Wayne, how do you suggest cleaning the contacts? I have been slipping a piece of paper between the contacts, closing the paddle and pulling the paper through. First time I've heard of the contact burnisher.

Brian VE3GMZ

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Original Message

From: [hidden email]
Sent: May 4, 2020 10:43 p.m.
To: [hidden email]
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

Hi Tommy,

I designed both keys, but I prefer the KXPD2. I use a KXPD2 with the KX2 frequently and have never had a problem. We improved the design over time.

It weighs less than the KXPD3, takes up less space when packed, and is shorter so when it’s used trailside, the paddle tips will be higher off the ground. The adjustment tool is “docked” on the key as well so you can’t lose it.

(Bonus feature: if you use it outdoors often enough, it’ll gradually acquire a slight amber tint that matches the LCD backlight color :)

72,
Wayne
N6KR

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> On May 4, 2020, at 6:42 PM, Tommy Judson via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Well, gotta make up my mind on which paddle to order along with the radio. Just checked and my CU deposited what I thought the cost of a complete station should be into my account. These isolate in place options are dangerous, it was to easy to do this on-line.
>
> Not sure I want to spend it now though - preliminary buyer’s remorse?
>
> Think I’ll go over everything again, maybe have forgotten something. Let's see, antenna and feed line, check; inverted V support pole, check; and radio, check (except what paddle). Haven’t nailed down exactly what all other options might as well be purchased along with the radio either.
>
> That’s ok, got about a week before moving out to a nice country hill side a handful of miles out of the city limits. Been looking forward to this for a long time and want to savor it for a while.
>
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