Right paddle on my KXPD2 issue

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Right paddle on my KXPD2 issue

Tommy
     Hi folks,

      The right paddle seems to work intermittently on my KX2 paddles. I
have to hit it several times to get it to work but even then it's
random. I tried moving the adjustment for it in a bit but it makes no
difference.

My settings are: CW IAMB = A

                           CW Key 1 = hand ( I do have a key plugged in
but in or out it makes no difference)

                           CW key 2 = left = DdASH

                           CW WGHT = 1.25

Anyone see this problem? Anything I should check or try?

Thanks for any tips.

73! Tom - KB2SMS


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Re: Right paddle on my KXPD2 issue

Brian Hunt
I have experienced this too. Cleaning the contact with a small strip of paper helps for a while. I'm wondering if the contact closure current may be too low to overcome the slight surface corrosion that develops over time.

When not in use I store the KXPD2 in the mesh pocket of the CS-40 case.

Adjusting the contact spacing narrower allows less travel and seems to make the problem worse, widening it makes it better but doesn't eliminate the problem.

73,
Brian, K0DTJ

> On Feb 11, 2018, at 05:56, Tommy <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>     Hi folks,
>
>      The right paddle seems to work intermittently on my KX2 paddles. I have to hit it several times to get it to work but even then it's random. I tried moving the adjustment for it in a bit but it makes no difference.
>

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