Don,
The Adventure can be mounted to the rig (Begali
has an adapter), and some have even added a plug
like the one on the KXPD2/3. I use the Adventure
on my KX3.
But after receiving my KXPD2 I find it to be a
fine key, not as adjustable as the Adventure but
great for my purposes. I tried another owners
KXPD3 and did not particularly like its feel --
but I'm very pleased with my KXPD2. If not for the
Adventure I'd buy a second KXPD2 for my KX3! In
fact I may do that and sell the Adventure.
73, Phil W7OX
On 8/2/16 8:35 AM, Don Butler wrote:
Sorry ... I meant to say that I did not even consider the Begali Adventure
(instead of Expedition as I wrote) .... with a portable radio it is much more
important to me to have the smaller KXPDs that are fixed to the radio and have
become part of it ... and are not encumbered with extra cables, etc.
Don, N5LZ
-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Don Butler
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 9:55 PM
To: 'Sidney Frissell'; [email protected]
Subject: [Elecraft] KXPS3 vs. KXPD2
KXPD3 vs. KXPD2?
Paddle preference is of course a personal choice that will vary from individual
to individual. I own a KX2, KX3, and a few K3s …. And I also have the
respective KXPD paddles. I consider the K3 to be a much better transceiver
choice for use in the shack and I use a Begali Sculpture paddle with two of
them in SO2R configuration…. It’s a wonderful paddle.
I bought the KXes for portable operation only and, to me, that is where they
really shine … they’re each perfect for light travel, easy setup and hassle
free operation using a minimum of extra gear and cables. To me, the KXPD
paddles are the clear no-brainer choice for use with them …. I didn’t even
consider the Begali Expedition when it was offered … partly because of the
necessary extra cable … but also because at the time I was perfectly happy with
the KXPD3 and KX3. I’m talking about portable operation here … sitting on a
park bench, a car seat, a folding chair or a rock under a tree …. Where comfort
is nice to have but is definitely secondary …. So the finite details of the
paddle are not important.
When the KX2 came along I used the KXPD3 at first and was happy with it … but
when the KXPD2 arrived later it immediately became my paddle of choice for both
KX2 and KX3. It’s shorter, a bit lighter and easy to adjust … but the biggest
difference to me is that the paddles have beveled edges and are smoother to the
touch when compared to the rather sharply formed KXPD3 paddles. I will take
either one … but I now prefer the KXPD2 for both radios…. And my favorite
paddle is still the Begali Sculpture … but I’m leaving it in the shack with the
K3s .... not the KXes.
Just one man’s opinion..
Don, N5LZ
-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sidney
Frissell
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 7:12 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Elecraft] KX Paddles
Hi guys
I’m planning on buying a KX3 in the near future. Some time ago someone on the
reflector said they thought the new KXPD2 paddles were better than the KXpd3
(less noisy I think he said.) Any pf you who have KX3’s and now also KX2 can
now make that comparison. So what’s the verdict? Should I get the KXPD2
paddles with my KX3? I’d like to hear some opiinions pro or con. I am mostly a
cw op.
Thanks
Sid Frissell, NZ7M
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