When I used to work on Stromberg Carlson X-Y and EMD 4-wire telephone systems we had little burnishers the we carried all the time because of the zillion relays with contacts. If we would forget to bring them we would use 20 or higher dollar bills and use them as a burnisher. They had less grease from handling and did quite well as a burnisher.
Ed.. AB4IQ -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of brianchapn...@rogers.com Sent: Monday, May 4, 2020 10:00 PM To: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com>; Tommy Judson <tso...@icloud.com> Cc: Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle? 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 ab...@comcast.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
