Thanks Ron and the others who commented. I will probably be placing my order for the KX3 paddles this week.
73, phil, K7PEH On Jun 30, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> wrote: > Of course there are few things as personal as paddles. In that regard, > modern CW paddles remind me of personal fountain pens of long, long ago. > But, ignoring the subtle nuances of such personal preferences: > > 1) The KX3 paddles have levers that actually move, rather than the > pressure-sensitive stationary paddles of the KX1. > > 2) Even so, the KX3 paddles are *very* rugged with steel pin bearings rather > than tapered pivots with fragile points. You lift the KX3, complete with > internal batteries, by the paddle arms without damaging the paddles or > disturbing the adjustments. > > 3) Adjustments to the spacing and travel are made by two small Allen > wrenches supplied with the KXPD3 paddles, so if you like to mess with the > adjustments a lot, be sure to take them into the field with you. > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > I have a KX3 but I did not get the key paddle option. I am thinking of > getting one because I may do some portable work where my current paddle of > choice is just too much of a hassle. > > But, I am curious about one thing. Is the key paddle rugged enough that > carrying the KX3 in a backpack or other carrying bag would not break it or > damage or alter keying action. Is it better than the KX1 key paddles which > I did have and took them off because they just never felt right -- I could > not get used to them for some bizarre reason. > > Thanks. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > ______________________________________________________________ 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
