Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

2020-05-05 Thread Ed Pflueger
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

Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

2020-05-04 Thread brianchapnick
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

Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

2020-05-04 Thread brianchapnick
Sent via BlackBerry Hub+ Inbox for Android   Original Message   From: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: May 5, 2020 12:07 a.m. To: tso...@icloud.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reply to: k7...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle? Hi,My suggestions on options. Get the ATU, it tunes anything

Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

2020-05-04 Thread Jim H via Elecraft
Hi,My suggestions on options. Get the ATU, it tunes anything. If you are going to do SOTA, you need a battery and a charger. The KX2 internal battery is not cheap but it is inside the radio so you won't forget it and it is light weight. Mine lasts many hours. I'm not a CW operator so I can't

Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

2020-05-04 Thread Bert
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

Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

2020-05-04 Thread brianchapnick
  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

Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

2020-05-04 Thread Wayne Burdick
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

Re: [Elecraft] Which Paddle?

2020-05-04 Thread Tommy Judson via Elecraft
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