[Elecraft] KXPD1 Paddle Action

2009-10-04 Thread Steven Pituch
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.

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD1 Paddle Action

2009-10-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
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