Mark Petiford wrote > RE: "Has anyone tried to galvanically gold-plate the KXPD3 contact screws > and > posts?" > > Heinz, > In an attempt to solve the "missing dit" problem? > Mark > KE6BB
Not at all, I never noticed the so-called dit Problem. Using an early (upgraded) and a late KXPD3, both with the light(est) spring. Both paddles functioned flawless last year on over 100 SOTA expeditions (more than 6000 QSOs). The contacts become intermittent during the winter months (temp around 0C, sometimes foggy). Dry cleaning the contacts did always help for some time. The KXPD3 has become my paddle of choice for SOTA through it's reliability (simplicity, robustness) and it's suitability for use also on higher keying Speeds. That is why I am exploring an improvement. Heinz HB9BCB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KXPD3-Gold-plated-contacts-tp7583792p7583817.html Sent from the Elecraft 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:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
