Actually, I have found the KX3 paddle surprisingly comfortable. I've been using it both at home and outdoors. Of course, if I were using the KX3 as a long-term, fixed station radio, then I would plug in a high quality, heavyweight paddle. I have several. But for home testing and casual operating, the KXPD3 is quite good. The handles are small for my average-size hands but that hasn't been the issue I thought it would be. I send as well with it as I do with my larger paddles. I just have to be a little more careful when reaching for it and, because it's attached to the radio on a crowded desk, it isn't always in the optimum position. Nice paddle.
/Rick On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:23 AM, Ralph Parker <ve...@dccnet.com> wrote: > >This little paddle is cute and ingenious. But it drives me crazy!... > > I don't have a KX3 (yet), but I do consider my self a serious CW operator. > I would not expect the stick-on paddles of the KX3 (or KX1) to be used for > more than casual mountaintop operation. I wouldn't drag my Begali (or my > Elecraft HexKey) out in the woods - I'd take my Palm paddles or Paddlette, > or wait for the new Begali design. > > For inside use, I wouldn't give up the accuracy and ease of sending I get > with my separate keyer and regular paddles, whatever they happen to be at > the moment. > > Respectfully submitted, > Ralph, VE7XF -- Rick Tavan N6XI Truckee, CA ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
