That's why I love my K8ra P5 big dog. 7 lbs. Solid brass key with rosewood handles. I was hoping to sell the Elecraft key. I have my P5 paddle and a Begali Blade Straight key.
73's Gerald KC6CNN On Oct 15, 2015 9:59 PM, "ac5p [via Elecraft]" < ml-node+s365791n760914...@n2.nabble.com> wrote: > Hard to imagine the big ugly(IMO) hex key being "too light" to stay in > place? It must be due to poor surface contact with the bottom of the foot > pads. The suggested methods should work well as should small squares of > double faced mounting tape under the pads. > Mike AC5P > > > On Thursday, October 15, 2015 5:43 PM, Marc Veeneman <[hidden email] > <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7609149&i=0>> wrote: > > > That's the stuff! If is isn't gooey and sticky, yet does not leave > residue, it's probably not silicone. > > Some pieces are sold as dashboard holders for GPS devices or cell phones, > but they often have embossing or raised edges or some other impediment to > full-on paddle holding power. And some are just rubber or neoprene. You > want the real thing. > > It's also the stuff Elecraft are considering for KX3 feet, instead of > neoprene. > -- > Marc W8SDG > > > > On Oct 15, 2015, at 11:51 AM, Rick Tavan N6XI <[hidden email] > <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7609149&i=1>> wrote: > > > > I bought some stuff called something like gooey, sticky pads, probably > the silicone material you're referring to. It is nearly impossible to move > a paddle sitting on these pads, even if you want to! > > > > 73, > > > > /Rick N6XI > > > >> On Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 3:27 AM, Marc Veeneman <[hidden email] > <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7609149&i=2>> wrote: > >> While it's not as heavy as its older brother, the Mercury, the key is > even more stable when it lies on a thin silicone sheet. > >> > >> If a silicone sheet, often used as gasket material, is not available, > try snipping short lengths of silicone tape and placing one under each Hex > Key foot. > >> > >> It works for me and the thinner sheets, 1 mm, allow the least side to > side movement. > >> > >> I hope this helps you, or your buyer. > >> -- > >> Marc W8SDG > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > On Oct 14, 2015, at 10:30 PM, KC6CNN <[hidden email] > <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7609149&i=3>> wrote: > >> > > >> > I have a Special Edition Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 057. > >> > This key is too light for my heavy hands. > >> > I am offering it for sale or trade and wanted to give the Elecraft > List > >> > first shot at it. > >> > So Make a offer* OFF LIST* of either the amount you would pay or key > you > >> > would want to trade. > >> > Thank you > >> > Gerald - KC6CNN > >> > > >> > > -- > > 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:[hidden email] > <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7609149&i=4> > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7609149&i=5> > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7609149&i=6> > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=7609149&i=7> > > ------------------------------ > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion > below: > > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Hex-Key-Serial-57-tp7609095p7609149.html > To unsubscribe from Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57, click here > <http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=unsubscribe_by_code&node=7609095&code=a2M2Y25uQGdtYWlsLmNvbXw3NjA5MDk1fDExNTAyNDMyMDY=> > . > NAML > <http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=macro_viewer&id=instant_html%21nabble%3Aemail.naml&base=nabble.naml.namespaces.BasicNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NabbleNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NodeNamespace&breadcrumbs=notify_subscribers%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-instant_emails%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-send_instant_email%21nabble%3Aemail.naml> > ----- KC6CNN - Gerald K2 # 5486 K3 # 6294 KX3 # 757 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Hex-Key-Serial-57-tp7609095p7609150.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
