Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 as a sideswiper?
John, Certainly, but it is a permanent change (until changed back) and requires soldering. Leave the wire to the dot side board (the one connected to the tip of the plug - use your ohmmeter) connected, but remove the wire to the dash side (goes to the ring). Then wire the dot side and dash side boards together. Set the INP menu to HND and swipe away. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/9/2016 2:53 PM, John Flynn wrote: Good Day Everyone, Is it possible to re-jigger the KXPD1 as a sideswiper (not a straight key)? __ 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
[Elecraft] KXPD1 as a sideswiper?
Good Day Everyone, Is it possible to re-jigger the KXPD1 as a sideswiper (not a straight key)? Tnx es 72/73, John K4ARQ -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ 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
[Elecraft] KXPD1 - K2 Adapter
Thanks to the many who offered suggestions in reply to my query. Some were very inventive; all are worth considering. Specifically as to the KXPD2-K2 adapter (Fran¹s note below), the linked photo looks like a very good solution. However, the adapter seems no longer to be on the Elecraft Order Page. I¹ve sent an inquiry to Sales but no reply yet. They are probably busy this week. Meanwhile, if anyone has an adapter (and maybe even the KXPD1 paddle with it) that they¹d like to part with for a price, I might be interested. Please reply off-line. Tnx, Ted, KN1CBR >-- > >Message: 11 >Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:15:01 -0500 >From: Francis Belliveau >To: "Dauer, Edward" >Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Paddle for K2 >Message-ID: >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > >Ted, > >If you want to stay truly portable you might want to check into the >"KXPD1-K2 Mounting Bracket"; I think that they are still available from >Elecraft. >It uses the K2 as the weight to hold a KXPD1 paddle so there is plenty of >weight without needing to have heavy paddles. You can see them at: >http://www.elecraft.com/KX1/kxpd1k2.htm > >It was designed to hold the KXPD1 paddles, build for the KX1 which are >very nice, but not mechanically adjustable. > >You might also think about making something similar for the KXPD3 >paddles, but the design would need to be very different. > >There are lots of other light-weight paddles available, but it sounds >like you are one of the heavy-handed users that Wayne ran into while >alpha-testing the original KXPD1-K2 design; they kept knocking the >bracket off the tilt stand. >That would mean you need a method to hold them down. > >I would also recommend one of the paddle sets from Palm Radio. I also >own a set of their mini-paddles and like them a lot. I >That model is sturdy enough to clamp down with an ordinary C-clamp. >I built a foldable wrist-rest attachment, using plexiglass, that allows >me to hold them in place by resting the wrist of my sending hand on it to >hold them in place. That makes for nearly infinite orientation options >with minimal weight. > >Good luck with your search. >73, >Fran > >> On Dec 23, 2015, at 08:42, Dauer, Edward wrote: >> >> Seeking suggestions about a CW iambic paddle for the K2. The latest >>posts I found in the archives go back to 2008. Anyone have experience >>they could share with paddles since then? I would like something with >>less mass than a Bencher, to keep the rig portable, but one that won?t >>walk across the table with real use. Thanks . . . >> >> Ted, KN1CBR > > >> __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 and Loctite 242
Moe wrote: >Being a connoisseur of the various grades of Loctite, frustration with >the loosening of the KXPD1 thumbscrew tempts me to use a drop of #242, >know as, and the color of, "blue." This is the "removable" grade. My >question is, has anyone here (especially W3FPR) used this successfully? The 'blue' grades of Loctite are designed to allow removal with hand tools, and 242/243 is superb for antennas and rotators. However, these grades may be too strong for use with very small screws. Maybe you could try one of the 'pink' grades of Loctite which are specifically designed for small instrument screws and clock repairs. -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek __ 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
[Elecraft] KXPD1 and Loctite 242
Another approach is to substitute a socket head cap screw for the knurled screw provided in the kit. Steven Bornstein K8IDN 475 E. North Broadway Columbus, Ohio 43214 614 263-5819 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 and Loctite 242
Moe, I would shudder to think of locktite of any variety being used on the KXPD1 thumbscrew - you just might want to remove it someday. Removable is just not that much "removable" - it works for things that need wrenches to remove, but the thumbscrew is a small diameter. Newer KXPD1s come with an internal toothed lockwasher that can be optionally used instead of the normal flat lockwasher, so you might want to give that a try instead - use a #6 lockwasher, and beef it down with your strongest fingers, it should hold. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/12/2011 8:16 PM, Moe wrote: > Being a connoisseur of the various grades of Loctite, frustration with the > loosening of the KXPD1 thumbscrew tempts me to use a drop of #242, know as, > and the color of, "blue." This is the "removable" grade. My question is, > has anyone here (especially W3FPR) used this successfully? > > 73 de Moe > AB8XA __ 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
[Elecraft] KXPD1 and Loctite 242
Being a connoisseur of the various grades of Loctite, frustration with the loosening of the KXPD1 thumbscrew tempts me to use a drop of #242, know as, and the color of, "blue." This is the "removable" grade. My question is, has anyone here (especially W3FPR) used this successfully? 73 de Moe AB8XA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KXPD1-and-Loctite-242-tp6019996p6019996.html Sent from the [KX1] 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
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 Paddle Action
Steve, The KXPD1 can be very sensitive. The action will feel stiff if you are in the habit of applying pressure to the paddles with your thumb and finger well up onto the cover pads. If you make contact near the outer ends of the finger pads, the action can be very sensitive. The outward curving springs are usually just fine, and in many cases are not curved out enough and make contact with no pressure at all on the pads. If you are already pressing the paddles near the outer ends, then yes, you can try bending the silver wires up a bit - do only a tiny bit at a time until you get it right for you. You can always bend the wires back down if you go too far. 73, Don W3FPR Steven Pituch wrote: > Hi All, > I wonder if I made an assembly error when putting together my KXPD1 paddle. > Its action is very stiff. I need to hold the radio to be able to apply > enough pressure to make the dots and dashes. If you look at this SQ5M video > that I found on YouTube the action is very light. > http://tinyurl.com/yac6c52 > > I would love to have my paddle action just as light as SQ5M's. Any > suggestions? The springs are curved outwards and appear to be very stiff. > I notice that Figure 6 in the manaul shows a flat spring. Could this be the > reason the action is stiffer? I am hesitant to pull up the silver wires a > bit until I get some feedback from other users. > > Thanks, > Steve Pituch, W2MY > > __ 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
[Elecraft] KXPD1 Paddle Action
Hi All, I wonder if I made an assembly error when putting together my KXPD1 paddle. Its action is very stiff. I need to hold the radio to be able to apply enough pressure to make the dots and dashes. If you look at this SQ5M video that I found on YouTube the action is very light. http://tinyurl.com/yac6c52 I would love to have my paddle action just as light as SQ5M's. Any suggestions? The springs are curved outwards and appear to be very stiff. I notice that Figure 6 in the manaul shows a flat spring. Could this be the reason the action is stiffer? I am hesitant to pull up the silver wires a bit until I get some feedback from other users. Thanks, Steve Pituch, W2MY __ 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
RE: [Elecraft] KXPD1 key bail clamp FS
The clamp is sold. Thanks! Greg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of AB7R Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 12:56 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KXPD1 key bail clamp FS I have a bail clamp for the KXPD1 sitting here bored with nothing to do. :) If anyone would like it for $30 please let me know. The Elecraft item number is KXPD1-K2. Thanks Greg AB7R No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1221 - Release Date: 1/12/2008 2:04 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1221 - Release Date: 1/12/2008 2:04 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1221 - Release Date: 1/12/2008 2:04 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 key bail clamp FS
I have a bail clamp for the KXPD1 sitting here bored with nothing to do. :) If anyone would like it for $30 please let me know. The Elecraft item number is KXPD1-K2. Thanks Greg AB7R No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1221 - Release Date: 1/12/2008 2:04 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 Paddle Base
Hello, I have a limited number of adapter kits for the KXPD1 paddle, so those folks who already own a KXPD1 can use it as a regular desktop paddle. The kits allow you to mount the KXPD1 paddle on a conventional base, and connect it to your favorite rig or keyer. The base is 3 inches square, and black powdercoated. The mounting bracket is gray, so the colors match Elecraft rigs. Weight is about a pound and a half, and the base comes with very sticky rubber feet so the whole assembly stays put. Kit also comes with cable and hardware; you must already have the KXPD1! I am selling the kit for $45 plus $5. shipping. I have a couple photos available: http://home.comcast.net/~ed.goss/Elecraft/kxpd1_1.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~ed.goss/Elecraft/kxpd1_2.jpg --Ed, N3CW-- KX1 and K2 Owner ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 with K1?
It appears that it would be simple to adapt the KXPD1 for use with the K1 by manufacturing a simple L-bracket that afixes to the KTS1 and would actually be cheaper than the bracket for the K2. That extra thumbscrew with the KTS1 can hold the bracket in place on the stand I may have missed someone already doing this but I think that may be the way I go with my K1. I see Michael VE3WMB March 2005 suggested adapting the KXPD1-K2 so it could be mounted also on the K1...did this go any place? The simple L-bracket will work much cheaper Alan KB7MBI Woodinville, WA FISTS 5702 CC: 1885 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: [QRP-L] WA3WSJ AT-Mini Paddle & and Elecraft KXPD1 Paddle
While I love the simplicity of this idea, the only concern I would have for myself if it is directly plugged in to any board-mounted elecraft key jack is that the jack is not designed for constant pushing back abnd forth and will likely cause premature failure of the board and/or jack. NOTE: Elecraft addressed this with their KXPD1 by including a mounting screw for stability and load distribution. I do, however, like the idea of the hand-held 1/4" plug/paddle in the extension cable at the top of their page. David, K3TUE . ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 screw
What I did was to put a couple small drops "Liquid Electrical Tape" on the paddles around the screw on the side that goes against the KX1 case and after it dried well there was no more slipping when attached. 73 - Mike WA8BXN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 screw
I would not use a lock washer, I would use a flat washer...A lock washer is intended to permanently anchor a nut or screw..(bolt ?)The sharp edges on it bite into the metal...In the case of the KXPD1 paddle, the body of the paddle is aluminum, a relatively soft metal...Since the paddle will most likely removed and re-attached often, the lock washer would gradually chew it's way into the body of the paddle, eventually defeating it's purpose as a spacer and marring the paddle... Jerry, wa2dkg >Thanks to all that helped me with this issue... My final solution was to add a #6 lock washer (this was almost enough) then to carefully disk the end of the knerled Bolt (the group seems to call it aq screw) with a drummel.. Dah Dah it is fixed... Thank you all agian Ken K1UM< ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 screw
In a message dated 6/17/06 8:09:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > How many hams have a 6-32 die in their tool kit Me! also 4-40 and 8-32 Thread-a-nut-before-you-cut works well, though. 73 de Jim, N2EY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 screw
Jeremiah McCarthy wrote: How many hams have a 6-32 die in their tool kit to use on the paddle screw?...And, if they did have one, it would not be necessary to thread it onto the screw beforehand... Jerry, wa2dkg I for one have dies and taps from 4-40 to at least 3/8-24 plus a few metrics. Given enough projects over enough years, a tool box will grow, until it contains every tool, except the one you need for todays project. The other side of my garage is just the same but with parts. This repeats until we reach the status of SK. 73 and happy father's day, take the time to enjoy the best part of our lives. John WA8KNE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 screw
How many hams have a 6-32 die in their tool kit to use on the paddle screw?...And, if they did have one, it would not be necessary to thread it onto the screw beforehand... Jerry, wa2dkg ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1
A response to my earlier post regarding the knurled screw on the KXPD1 paddle suggests that a proper nut be threaded onto the screw before cutting it, then back the nut off, thereby cleaning up the threads...Yes, this is a time honored method of chasing a damaged thread, and is used on many of the all purpose crimper-cutter tools available today in Sears, Home Depot, etc...However, this is often good for only one shot...The leading edge of the starting thread is still left razor thin and sharp and will eventually bend over and jam the screw...IMHO, it is best to bevel the end of the screw... Jerry, wa2dkg ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1
Alsoif you have a nut that you can thread onto the screw before filing, when you back it off after the filing is done it will help restore the threads on the screw. 73 Greg AB7R On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:00:12 -0500 "Jeremiah McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have built about 10 KX1's and the retaining screw for the paddle DOES protrude through the anchor nut and in some cases strikes the circuit board, preventing the paddle from being pulled up tight...Not everyone who buys a KX1 also buys the paddle, so it might not be encountered a lot, but I have had 2 of them so far where this was a problem... There are 3 ways to fix it...(1) file the notch in the circuit board deeper, but this is hairy because it is very close to a circuit trace, (2) make up a thin plastic shim and place it between the paddle body and the KX1 case, or, (3) grind off the end of the knurled screw about 1/32"...IMHO, number 3 is the best option, but it must be done carefully because it will burr the end of the threads making it difficult to start the screw into the anchor nut...To overcome that, CAREFULLY grind or file a 45 degree bevel all the way around on the end of the screw, as if you were going to bring it to a point, but stopping far short of that...It will start threading into the anchor nut easily now... Jerry, wa2dkg I must have done something wrong... When I plug the kxbd1 in it wiggles too much..< Should I have screwed the knerled nut on the key jack? The jack on my kx-1 is flush with the upper conver so the nut wont screw on. Suggestions to solve the case of the wiggling KXBD1< ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1
I have built about 10 KX1's and the retaining screw for the paddle DOES protrude through the anchor nut and in some cases strikes the circuit board, preventing the paddle from being pulled up tight...Not everyone who buys a KX1 also buys the paddle, so it might not be encountered a lot, but I have had 2 of them so far where this was a problem... There are 3 ways to fix it...(1) file the notch in the circuit board deeper, but this is hairy because it is very close to a circuit trace, (2) make up a thin plastic shim and place it between the paddle body and the KX1 case, or, (3) grind off the end of the knurled screw about 1/32"...IMHO, number 3 is the best option, but it must be done carefully because it will burr the end of the threads making it difficult to start the screw into the anchor nut...To overcome that, CAREFULLY grind or file a 45 degree bevel all the way around on the end of the screw, as if you were going to bring it to a point, but stopping far short of that...It will start threading into the anchor nut easily now... Jerry, wa2dkg >I must have done something wrong... When I plug the kxbd1 in it wiggles too much..< >Should I have screwed the knerled nut on the key jack? The jack on my kx-1 is flush with the upper conver so the nut wont screw on. Suggestions to solve the case of the wiggling KXBD1< ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 cold WX operation? (n0tu/Steve)
Hi N0TU! You might want to take a look at the link below for a great field paddle. http://www.wa3wsj.com/files/ATpaddle/ATpaddle.html 72, Ed, WA3WSJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KXPD1 cold WX operation?
I can't help directly since a cold day outside here would be anything below room temperature. But try Paul, W0RW, the pedestrian mobile expert. He's out in the CO cold at night in winter. If it is a chronic problem, I bet he has seen it and solved it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Post the solution if you find one. Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n0tu/Steve Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 6:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KXPD1 cold WX operation? Has anyone come up with a solution for their KXPD1 for cold wx operation? Or a modification not using the rubber pads? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 cold WX operation?
While out in the woods yesterday doing the Polar Bear event (good wx for it - in the 20s w/wind chill taking it lower!!) I discovered my KXPD1 is not the same paddle as it is sitting on the bench at room temps. Which is often the case! My soft supple antenna wire becomes a slinky at 20*. I can hear it now - you say "why operate at freezing temps?" ...cause it's fun and a excuse to get out the house and play in the woods! Seems the KXPD1 rubber paddle covers get more ridged causing the spring steel to push against the silver-wire contacts. Manuals say to squash the wire flat against the PCB with needle nose pliers to adjust the spacing. Well, my leatherman didn't make the trip. Plus I had spent the earlier evening getting the 'perfect' spacing! Thus when I plugged in the paddle it started sending ditdahditdah ...etc. Bummer! I thought I had found the solution to having a field paddle for all occasions. So I removed the covers and fummbled with the levers trying to not to sound like some ship wrecked survivor tapping two wires together! Has anyone come up with a solution for their KXPD1 for cold wx operation? Or a modification not using the rubber pads? I do like the basic design and having it itegrated with the KX1 is great but just need to resolve the tempeture issue IMHO. Steve/n0tu ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 Question
Paul, The KXPD1 is a bit pricier than the Whiterook, but the ATU and the paddle go together to make a rig that really does work with nothing else, just a couple of short wires. I started out without either, but realized that Elecraft was right, and making it self-contained is a big deal. The good news is that you can add one later! Another good idea from Wayne N6KR is the waist pack. Mine is quite full (http://wa5znu.org/log/2005/03/kx1-bag.html) and the KXPD1 fits nicely. 73, Leigh / WA5ZNU Paul Huff wrote: Hello everybody, I would be very interested in hearing your opinions about the KXPD1 Plug-in Keyer Paddle for the KX1. ... I usually hold [whiterook] in my lap at about a 45 degree angle with my left hand and work it with my right. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 Question
My experience with the KX1 paddle is that it is a pain It will start out working good and the more I use it on a QSO it finally goes crazy and I cannot even send my own call letters. My call is KD3JF and after I use it a while on a QSO when I get to send my call I can never make the "D" for it always sends a "N." Now recently I can send pretty good with it as long as I am sending at least 20 WPM Paul Gates, KD3JF Elecraft Kits: K1 #0231 KX1 #1186 XG1: Signal Generator - Original Message From: Alexandra Carter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Ron D'Eau Claire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 5:42:23 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 Question I can speak up on this, it's a VERY NICE little paddle! When you build it you'll see how it works, and there's some adjustability but it's difficult to explain, just get one and see. You can take this paddle and mount it to a stand with a little stereo jack and a threaded hole to accept the retaining screw, not hard to homebrew and that enables you to use it with any rig. I made one of wood and showed it to Wayne Burdick, he thought it was neat and others have made one or two of their own design, Elecraft may come out with a stand for that little paddle, sometime. I'm just starting a woodwork class myself and may crank out some stands some time soon, I'll keep ppl posted. DEFINATELY get one of these paddles with your KX1, to me it's part of what the KX1 is all about, a little spy radio with a little spy (and amazingly good) paddle. 73 de Alex NS6Y. > Paul, N8XMS wrote: > > I would be very interested in hearing your opinions about the KXPD1 > Plug-in > Keyer Paddle for the KX1. How does it feel? Is it adjustable? Is it > worth > the price? etc. I'm trying to decide if I want to include one when I > order > a KX1. > > I've been using a Whiterook Products MK-64 mini keyer/paddle for a few > years > now for portable QRP work. It's light-weight and not adjustable, but > I've > gotten used to it and generally like it. I usually hold it in my lap > at > about a 45 degree angle with my left hand and work it with my right. > > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 Question
I can speak up on this, it's a VERY NICE little paddle! When you build it you'll see how it works, and there's some adjustability but it's difficult to explain, just get one and see. You can take this paddle and mount it to a stand with a little stereo jack and a threaded hole to accept the retaining screw, not hard to homebrew and that enables you to use it with any rig. I made one of wood and showed it to Wayne Burdick, he thought it was neat and others have made one or two of their own design, Elecraft may come out with a stand for that little paddle, sometime. I'm just starting a woodwork class myself and may crank out some stands some time soon, I'll keep ppl posted. DEFINATELY get one of these paddles with your KX1, to me it's part of what the KX1 is all about, a little spy radio with a little spy (and amazingly good) paddle. 73 de Alex NS6Y. Paul, N8XMS wrote: I would be very interested in hearing your opinions about the KXPD1 Plug-in Keyer Paddle for the KX1. How does it feel? Is it adjustable? Is it worth the price? etc. I'm trying to decide if I want to include one when I order a KX1. I've been using a Whiterook Products MK-64 mini keyer/paddle for a few years now for portable QRP work. It's light-weight and not adjustable, but I've gotten used to it and generally like it. I usually hold it in my lap at about a 45 degree angle with my left hand and work it with my right. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KXPD1 Question
Paul, N8XMS wrote: I would be very interested in hearing your opinions about the KXPD1 Plug-in Keyer Paddle for the KX1. How does it feel? Is it adjustable? Is it worth the price? etc. I'm trying to decide if I want to include one when I order a KX1. I've been using a Whiterook Products MK-64 mini keyer/paddle for a few years now for portable QRP work. It's light-weight and not adjustable, but I've gotten used to it and generally like it. I usually hold it in my lap at about a 45 degree angle with my left hand and work it with my right. It feels fine. It is not adjustable. It works great for me. But then I've met very few paddles or keys over the years that I didn't like one way or another. I'm just lucky, I guess. I don't need to spend big bucks on a key or paddles in order to enjoy CW. But then I consider 30 wpm QRQ, and almost all of my QSO's are at between 15 and 25 wpm. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 Question
Hello everybody, I would be very interested in hearing your opinions about the KXPD1 Plug-in Keyer Paddle for the KX1. How does it feel? Is it adjustable? Is it worth the price? etc. I'm trying to decide if I want to include one when I order a KX1. I've been using a Whiterook Products MK-64 mini keyer/paddle for a few years now for portable QRP work. It's light-weight and not adjustable, but I've gotten used to it and generally like it. I usually hold it in my lap at about a 45 degree angle with my left hand and work it with my right. Thanks and 73, Paul - N8XMS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] kxpd1
On Mon, 28 Nov 2005, Bob Nielsen wrote: A Brown Brothers paddle isn't really comparable to a Bencher (it's much better IMHO, and feels almost as good as my Begali Simplex). Wow...I have two Brown Brothersthe paddle and the paddle/key combo... Love how they work...and nice to know that they are comparable to the high price spread. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page, Free Classified Ads for amateur radio, QRP IRC channel Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/hosting/ *** Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] kxpd1
A Brown Brothers paddle isn't really comparable to a Bencher (it's much better IMHO, and feels almost as good as my Begali Simplex). I've been concerned about the same thing, but maybe I'll give the KXPD1 a try. At least it is a lot lighter than any of my other keys (except the White Rook, which is more like a toy). 73, Bob N7XY On Nov 28, 2005, at 6:09 PM, Chuck Guenther wrote: Hi, Tom My KX1 is brand new. I didn't know if I'd like the KXPD1 either, but I decided to give it a try. My usual paddle is an old Brown Bros. iambic-- comparable to the Bencher. I use single lever techniques (never quite got the hang of the "squeeze" techniques). As I was assembling the KXPD1, I thought I was going to hate it. It gives nothing back in terms of touch. Yet, when put it on the air, I can send very well with it using the iambic mode B setting. That's the proof for me. I'm happy with it! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] kxpd1
Tom, I've been working hamfests around here, showing off my K2 and having lots of fun. I asked the guys at Elecraft to find me someone with a KX1 to help me out as I was getting a lot of questions about it. Wayne talked me into getting one myself, and when I ordered it, I said I wasn't going to get that crazy paddle as I liked my own homebrew paddles better. He threw it in anyway, and warned me that "It would grow on me". I built it, I tried it, and I found that for some strange reason I like it. It has a feel that's totally different than any other paddles I've ever used, but it took all of 30 seconds to get used to it. The last hamfest I attended was the first one I took the KX1 to. It was well received by everyone, and everyone that handled it was amazed at how easy the "Funny Looking Paddle" was to operate with. All I have to say about the KXPD1 is "Try it, you'll like it." 72/73 Jim - W0EB > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom > Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 7:12 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] kxpd1 > > > hello to all, a general question.. considering the kx1 with > the kxpd1. Not sure if the paddles will be to my liking. I am > a long time Bencher paddle fan. If anyone can give me any > thoughts on what I might expect by comparision?thanks > for reading and responding 73 > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] kxpd1
Tom, I am strictly a 'single lever paddle' person - in fact I have trouble with most dual lever paddles --- but the KXPD1 is quite easy for me to use. I really don't know why, but it just feels 'natural' to me. I don't own one myself, but have built several for others and found it to be a pleasant paddle to operate. I may buy one of my own even though I likely will not own a KX1 - I will have to create something to mount it on. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > hello to all, a general question.. considering the kx1 with the > kxpd1. Not sure if the paddles will be to my liking. I am a long > time Bencher paddle fan. If anyone can give me any thoughts on > what I might expect by comparision?thanks for reading and > responding 73 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] kxpd1
I find the KXPD1 to be just fine. For a lot of rag chewing, I prefer my Benchers, but that really isn't what goes on (for me at least) with the KX1. I tend to make QRP QSO's, maybe 3 or 4 exchanges, or do some QRP contesting like the Spartan or FOBB. The KXPD1 doesn't offer much tactile feedback, but it is sure convenient and a lot lighter than the Bencher. I find I can get some adjustment in the feel by sliding the boots in and out a little. YMMV, Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw tom wrote: hello to all, a general question.. considering the kx1 with the > kxpd1. Not sure if the paddles will be to my liking. I am a long > time Bencher paddle fan. If anyone can give me any thoughts on > what I might expect by comparision? thanks for reading and responding 73 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
re:[Elecraft] kxpd1
Hi, Tom My KX1 is brand new. I didn't know if I'd like the KXPD1 either, but I decided to give it a try. My usual paddle is an old Brown Bros. iambic-- comparable to the Bencher. I use single lever techniques (never quite got the hang of the "squeeze" techniques). As I was assembling the KXPD1, I thought I was going to hate it. It gives nothing back in terms of touch. Yet, when put it on the air, I can send very well with it using the iambic mode B setting. That's the proof for me. I'm happy with it! 73, Chuck NI0C KX1 s/n 1287 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] kxpd1
hello to all, a general question.. considering the kx1 with the kxpd1. Not sure if the paddles will be to my liking. I am a long time Bencher paddle fan. If anyone can give me any thoughts on what I might expect by comparision? thanks for reading and responding 73 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1
Mine has the same problem. I discovered the headphones were clogged by a large dense hairy object between the two earphones. Unfortunately, it can't be fixed. Odd, all of my headphones exhibit that same problem ... but the large dense object is not hairy. Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KXPD1
>Mine has the same problem. I discovered the headphones were clogged by a large dense hairy object between the two earphones. Unfortunately, it can't be fixed. True, large dense hairy objects cannot be fixed, but they can be divorced. *DISCLAIMER* This is humor. No Flames Please. Paul N8NOV
RE: [Elecraft] KXPD1
Mine has the same problem. I discovered the headphones were clogged by a large dense hairy object between the two earphones. Unfortunately, it can't be fixed. Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Leigh L Klotz, Jr. Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 My KX1 has trouble receiving CW reliably at more than 20WPM, and by 25WPM it only gets isolated words .. .. Leigh / WA5ZNU On Fri, 9 Sep 2005 8:36 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > ...it works well (took a test run at 20 wpm, 25 wpm,30 wpm and 35 wpm > with no sending errors... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1
Could it be caused by the person with the headphones on?...LOL 73 Jim K4ZM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1
My KX1 has trouble receiving CW reliably at more than 20WPM, and by 25WPM it only gets isolated words .. .. Leigh / WA5ZNU On Fri, 9 Sep 2005 8:36 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...it works well (took a test run at 20 wpm, 25 wpm,30 wpm and 35 wpm with no sending errors... ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1
Great order support from Elecraft. A local ham (WI6T) let me use his KXPD1 on Sunday, and I placed an order for mine on Sunday night. Got an email on Tuesday that said it was shipped. Arrived in the mailbox on Thursday. Got it built Thursday night and it works well (took a test run at 20 wpm, 25 wpm,30 wpm and 35 wpm with no sending errors and the paddle has a great feel). A very nice addition to the KX1. Moral of the story. The Elecraft products sell themselves OR Elecraft has built a reputation for exceptional design and service. 73 Dan NØTK Highlands Ranch,CO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 Sensitivity
>...My question is how do I make the paddles less sensitive to touch. I find that the left side (dits) is very sensitive, and at one point, it started sending dits all on its own. I have squeezed the wires inside down as close to the PC board as they can be, but that didn't help. The right side of the paddle is working fine. Anyone have any other suggestions?? >Thanks, Dan W1RDB One possible problem is that one or both of the rubber covers is/are installed incorrectly. The raised portion of each cover must be on the outside of each paddle. Russ, N9IV KX1 #742 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft KXPD1 paddle -- minor upgrade
Hi Wayne, I've been kicking around several designs to mount a KXPD1 paddle to the right side panel of a K1, and later, a K2. Before I get too sporting, are you thinking of some sort of mount that would allow the paddle to be affixed to your other rigs? Thanks, Jay N5ACM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 sensitivity
Try swapping the rubber grips. My craftsmanship left the wire on the "dit" side is a little bumpy, even after squishing it with needle nose pliers-it sends continuous dits with one of the rubber sleeves, but not the other. Also, make sure the spring steel levers are aligned so that they fit into the cavities molded into the rubber grips-if they are out of alignment even a little, they will be trapped against the contact wire-I had this momentary problem when I first assembled mine. (Also, at the risk of telling you something you don't need to know, check that your dit wire is not accidentally grounding to the aluminum bracket somewhere.) 73 Eric N0HHS I just got done with my KX1 construction, including the KXPD1 paddles. Another very nice setup from Elecraft! My question is how do I make the paddles less sensitive to touch. I find that the left side (dits) is very sensitive, and at one point, it started sending dits all on its own. I have squeezed the wires inside down as close to the PC board as they can be, but that didn't help. The right side of the paddle is working fine. Anyone have any other suggestions?? Thanks, Dan W1RDB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft KXPD1 paddle -- minor upgrade
The KXPD1 is the custom paddle we supply for use with the KX1 transceiver. Many KXPD1 users have suggested that we supply a label to cover the soldered connections on the paddle's 1/8th inch plug. We have now done just that. It looks nicer than the exposed leads, and the leads are better protected. KXPD1 kits now shipping include this tiny new feature. If you already own a KXPD1, you can request the hole cover free through the end of August. Just send an SASE to Elecraft, with "PD1CVR Request" written on the outer envelope. This item is also now listed on our parts order page. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 sensitivity
I just got done with my KX1 construction, including the KXPD1 paddles. Another very nice setup from Elecraft! My question is how do I make the paddles less sensitive to touch. I find that the left side (dits) is very sensitive, and at one point, it started sending dits all on its own. I have squeezed the wires inside down as close to the PC board as they can be, but that didn't help. The right side of the paddle is working fine. Anyone have any other suggestions?? Thanks, Dan W1RDB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question
Eric, I was a bit worried about that part too, it was tricky. I actually bend the pins slightly so they were away from the wall. Also I trimmed before inserting because I was not sure how I would do it afterwards. My only concern is that those wires are exposed, and could be bumbed to short out with each other or the base. I was considering using some plastidip or something to secure and insulate them in the hole. Anyone else do anything similar? Mohan KC8TYA === Message: 7 Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 11:52:05 -0400 From: "Eric Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question To: Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I am at the step where you solder the two pieces of hook-up wire to the lugs of the stereo plug. Does anyone have advice about how to best carry that out? Here are the ways I can imagine doing it: Thread them through the holes in the lugs (with tweezers), solder, and then cut off the excess? Cut them off first so they can be inserted (just) into the holes in the lugs (using tweezers), and then solder? Bend them so they are in contact with the lugs (but not actually going through the holes) solder them, and then cut off the excess? I would love to benefit from everyone's experience before doing the try try again. Thanks and 73, Eric N0HHS -- WOW! Homepage (http://www.wowway.com) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question
At 6/15/2004 09:58 AM, Eric Ward wrote: >I ended up doing about like Dave sez below, with the modification that I >threaded the wires through the lug holes before attaching the PC >boards--then I screwed them in and pulled the excess wire through the lug >holes with needle nose pliers, being careful not to tighten the wires so >much that they contacted the housing. Soldering wasn't too bad with a drop >of solder on a fine tip and the lugs (esp. the sleeve lug) bent into the >middle of the cavity a bit. I believe that I soldered the wires onto the PC board first and trimmed them to length. Then I carefully bent about 1/16" or so of the end of the wire at a right angle. I had the lugs on the plug arranged to make it easy to get my soldering iron in there. Then I used a very thin needle nose pliers and hooked the wire onto the lugs and soldered. >Like Dave, I brilliantly connected mine backwards--i.e. ended up with a tip >connected to the right paddle and ring connected to the left--hence dits >from the right and dahs from the left. Software corrects for hardware mistakes. You can rewire the paddle or just change the left-rightness with the appropriate menu setting. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question
I ended up doing about like Dave sez below, with the modification that I threaded the wires through the lug holes before attaching the PC boards--then I screwed them in and pulled the excess wire through the lug holes with needle nose pliers, being careful not to tighten the wires so much that they contacted the housing. Soldering wasn't too bad with a drop of solder on a fine tip and the lugs (esp. the sleeve lug) bent into the middle of the cavity a bit. Like Dave, I brilliantly connected mine backwards--i.e. ended up with a tip connected to the right paddle and ring connected to the left--hence dits from the right and dahs from the left. This I attribute to my being chirally challenged. But it is true, as Dave points out, that Figs. 5 (b) and (c) show the paddle "upside down" compared to how it will be attached to the rig for a rightie. A future manual revision might note in bold that Fig 5. (c) is "backwards" so other geniuses like me (and Dave, I guess) do not fall into the same trap. But then again, nothing beats actually reading the directions--duh... 73, Eric N0HHS -Original Message- From: David Toepfer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 9:31 PM To: Eric Ward; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question 1) bend the tip lug in at about a 15 degree abgle 2) bend the wire so that it will fit through the hole and solder it in place with not a lot of solder 3) bend the tip lug back up some while pulling the wire up and bending it at the solder joint 4) only bend it back enough to ensure that it will not contact the aluminum housing and trim the excess wire 5) repeat the above procedure for the ring lug, making sure there is sufficient space around the ring lug wire where it threads through the channel from the other side of the housing Not that I didn't make any mistakes: I read the wire from the right connects to the tip lug but missed the fact that they said in the above illustration and assumed they meant as I would install it (as if everyone out there is a right'ie like me). So I wondered for a day why the paddle was running backward. So I had to do the procedure I outlined above again. :-) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question
I dont think any one method is right, but I was surprised how difficult it was not with patience and a sharp pair of flush cut nippers when I did the following: 1) bend the tip lug in at about a 15 degree abgle 2) bend the wire so that it will fit through the hole and solder it in place with not a lot of solder 3) bend the tip lug back up some while pulling the wire up and bending it at the solder joint 4) only bend it back enough to ensure that it will not contact the aluminum housing and trim the excess wire 5) repeat the above procedure for the ring lug, making sure there is sufficient space around the ring lug wire where it threads through the channel from the other side of the housing Not that I didn't make any mistakes: I read the wire from the right connects to the tip lug but missed the fact that they said in the above illustration and assumed they meant as I would install it (as if everyone out there is a right'ie like me). So I wondered for a day why the paddle was running backward. So I had to do the procedure I outlined above again. :-) But it has worked fine ever since. It is a brilliant design. I have been thinking how I can modify it ever so slightly to offer a non-iambic paddle mod for the so many who seem to want one. I feel I am almost there. I will let you all know as soon as I have a breakthrough. Perhaps when I finish the summer house work I will buy another one and work on this as well. Wayne/Eric, any chance I can get a spare paddle kit to experiment on? You can have whatever design I come up with if you want it. :-) Joking. I'll probably just buy another KXPD1 and give you guys whatever idea I come up with just the same if you want it. dt . --- Eric Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am at the step where you solder the two pieces of hook-up wire to the lugs > of the stereo plug. Does anyone have advice about how to best carry that > out? > > > > Here are the ways I can imagine doing it: > > Thread them through the holes in the lugs (with tweezers), solder, and then > cut off the excess? > > Cut them off first so they can be inserted (just) into the holes in the lugs > (using tweezers), and then solder? > > Bend them so they are in contact with the lugs (but not actually going > through the holes) solder them, and then cut off the excess? > > > > I would love to benefit from everyone's experience before doing the try try > again. > > Thanks and 73, > > Eric > > N0HHS > > > > > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > You must subscribe to post. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): > http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question
I don't know if it is right, but I rotated the lugs themselves so that one was in the channel at the bottom and then just bent the other one down towards the center of the hole and there was enough room to slide a piece of hooked wire in. On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 1:36pm, Eric Ward wrote: I am at the step where you solder the two pieces of hook-up wire to the lugs of the stereo plug. Does anyone have advice about how to best carry that out? 73, WA5ZNU Leigh ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question
This was the step where I thought to myself that surely they must be joking :-). My recollection is that I used your last method with a generous ball of solder on the tip of the iron. -- "It takes brains. It's not like forward, where you can get away with scoring and not play defense... On defense you have to be thinking." ---Chris Chelios David M. Katinsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] N2RDT > From: Eric Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 11:52:05 -0400 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question > > I am at the step where you solder the two pieces of hook-up wire to the lugs > of the stereo plug. Does anyone have advice about how to best carry that > out? > > > > Here are the ways I can imagine doing it: > > Thread them through the holes in the lugs (with tweezers), solder, and then > cut off the excess? > > Cut them off first so they can be inserted (just) into the holes in the lugs > (using tweezers), and then solder? > > Bend them so they are in contact with the lugs (but not actually going > through the holes) solder them, and then cut off the excess? > > > > I would love to benefit from everyone's experience before doing the try try > again. > > Thanks and 73, > > Eric > > N0HHS > > > > > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > You must subscribe to post. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): > http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com > > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question
I am at the step where you solder the two pieces of hook-up wire to the lugs of the stereo plug. Does anyone have advice about how to best carry that out? Here are the ways I can imagine doing it: Thread them through the holes in the lugs (with tweezers), solder, and then cut off the excess? Cut them off first so they can be inserted (just) into the holes in the lugs (using tweezers), and then solder? Bend them so they are in contact with the lugs (but not actually going through the holes) solder them, and then cut off the excess? I would love to benefit from everyone's experience before doing the try try again. Thanks and 73, Eric N0HHS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must subscribe to post. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, Unsub etc): http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft page: http://www.elecraft.com
