Hello Wayne,
I used the ATU clear method to clear any L/C combinations before using a
new antenna and allow the tuner to tune up the antenna before
transmission. This solved the problem with ATU updates between the words.
The missing dots/dahs problem could be solved by a small modification to
the KXPD3:
I put two small soldering eyelets on each of the outer side of the
paddle arms under the countersunk screw that holds the spring in place.
I soldered very light isolated bus wire to these eyelets and directly
cabled them to the GND pin of the KXPD3 connector plus I used the "firm"
spring supplied with the paddle kit. - Problem solved!
The contacts at my paddle also has the convex shape and the contact
rolls are mode of stainless steel which seems to be the improved
version. I cleaned the contacts using 100% alcohol.
So far I am happy with that solution and it does not really disturb the
optical appearance of the KXPD3 but improves keying reliability a lot.
vy 73!
Sven, DJ2AT
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