Tom ... I feel your pain but not your conclusion. For me the post-loosening problem was solved with Loctite Blue. Since that didn't work for you, Loctite Red is the next logical step. If that doesn't work, JB Weld most certainly will. Just a drop of either adhesive coating the entire shank of the screw(s) will absolutely make that a permanent cure. Carefully done, the fix is invisible. Why Elecraft doesn't do it as a routine step in the manufacturing process I don't know.
The KXPD2 is an excellent mini-paddle once the posts are permanently anchored. 73, Kent K9ZTV > On May 28, 2017, at 1:05 PM, Tom Francis, W1TEF <kx2_...@swsports.org> wrote: > > Greetings, > > First, before I go any further, I have nothing but the highest regard for > Elecraft's Customer > Support and Service. I've had several issues with my KX2 that were due to > operator error > and Elecraft has fixed my self-induced KX2 injuries quickly and efficiently. > Plus, I've had > a couple of other dealings with Customer Service all outstanding. > > However..... ;-) > > I've been dealing with a KXPD2 paddle issue since I purchased my KX2 last > year. I've gone > through four of them all with the exact same problem. > > To wit: After use, say half hour or so, the contact posts loosen up and the > CW becomes > impossible. I've tried everything I know how to do - Loc-Tite blue goo, used > a mini-torque > wrench to set torque, pushed the envelope with tightening up the screws - the > contact posts > loosen up. > > I have a very light touch with my paddles with very close spacing as CW is my > primary > mode of choice for 54 years. So I don't think that its heavy tapping or wide > spacing > that is causing the problem. If I were to guess, I believe it is a > dissimilar materials issue - > metal screws, plastic base, warm radio causing the plastic to expand JUST > THAT LITTLE > BIT to loosen up the screws. > > Now here's the thing - four paddles all having the same issue on the same > radio with > the same operator seems to be indicative of a manufacturing problem. > > Maybe it is peculiar to me - I'm not discounting that, but it seems unusual. > What I'm > wondering is if anybody else who owns and uses these paddles have the same > issue? > > Thanks. > > Very best regards, > > Tom, W1TEF > Lexington, SC ______________________________________________________________ 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
