Thanks Bert. I'll try it. Brian VE3GMZ
Sent via BlackBerry Hub+ Inbox for Android Original Message From: ve...@bell.net Sent: May 5, 2020 12:02 a.m. To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 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, brianchapn...@rogers.com 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. > > Brian VE3GMZ > > > > > > Sent via BlackBerry Hub+ Inbox for Android > > > Original Message > > > From: n...@elecraft.com > Sent: May 4, 2020 10:43 p.m. > To: tso...@icloud.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 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 > > ---- > elecraft.com > >> On May 4, 2020, at 6:42 PM, Tommy Judson via Elecraft >> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> 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. >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 n...@elecraft.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 brianchapn...@rogers.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 ve...@bell.net ______________________________________________________________ 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 brianchapn...@rogers.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
