I think we’re talking about two different pairs of screws: - The thumb screws in the KXPD2 are identical in length (with blunt tip). I’m sure that’s not Mike’s issue.
- The other screws are the 2-56 pan-heads that hold the paddle together. These come in from the back side. It’s possible they’re shorting to the case when the paddle is cinched down. I proposed a workaround while he awaits a replacement paddle. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jun 17, 2018, at 8:57 AM, Nr4c <[email protected]> wrote: > > I can’t remember, but are the screws IDENTICAL? Are the ends the same? > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Jun 17, 2018, at 2:37 AM, Michael Jarvis <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> I'm a fairly new owner of a KX2 with a KXPD2 paddle, and I just noticed this >> evening that something is causing the paddle to get "stuck" sending dots. I >> have backed off the contacts and verified that the little wires aren't >> shorted, and I seem to have narrowed down the problem to how snugly it is >> attached to the KX2. >> >> If I tighten then thumb screws finger-snug, it starts sending dits as if >> it's shorted. Backing off the thumb screws a bit seems to help with the >> issue. Obviously there's a short somewhere, but I'm not sure where to check. >> I'm not sure why the tightness of the thumb screws on the KXPD2 would cause >> a short. >> >> Does anyone have any suggestions on what to try next? I'm leaving for a >> camping trip tomorrow, and I'm taking the KX2 with me. I had hoped to use >> the KXPD2 paddle, but it looks like I may be packing one of my other paddles >> for this trip just in case. >> >> Any suggestions will be appreciated! Thanks! >> >> 73, Mike Jarvis - N5MAJ ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
