[Elecraft] KX1 Paddle Adapter?
All: Anyone have an idea for an adapter that would allow the use of the KX2 paddles on the KX1? I have the paddles that came with rig, but prefer the adjustable KX2 design. Searched the web for alternatives, but there doesn't seem to be any retrofit paddles that will attach to the KX1. I prefer the bolt-on option rather than attaching a key to the side of the rig with velcro. Thanks, Tony -K2MO __ 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
[Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question
Dear OMs and Yls, I just took delivery of a KX1 purchased used. I am most impressed with the small radio and have now made four QSOs with fellow EUs running 4 Watts to a 4 el SteppIR at 24M. Well the test will come when I change over to a hank of wire operated against a counterpoise. The receiver is amazing to me and the transmitter pretty good.So much is in such a small package. My main gripe just now is the lousy paddle which comes with the KX1 as a option.I also have a KX3 also purchased used and waiting for me in Connecticut. It has a paddle which I have tried on my friends KX3 - this paddle is much better than the one on the KX1.Can I swap the KX3 paddle onto the KX1?I know Bengali has an elegant wee paddle which mounts on the KX1 or KX3 depending on the attachment purchased. This may be my ultimate solution but the KX3 paddle if it mounts would be a big help. I do not want to carry around an external paddle weighing more than the KX1. The extremely small size and weight have a great attraction to me. Having a big bag of accessories is not to my liking. A simple radio and some wire seems to be ideal for me.The KX3 is for different applications. The receiver is great fun on both CW and SSB and the stability of it impresses me. Today was discussing the old Hallicrafters SX28 and you know the KX1 seems to have a better receiver. I think this small wonder is great fun and can see why Elecraft has kept it in the product line. 73 Doug EI2CN K3, KX3, KX1 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question
Good morning, Doug. You can not use the KX3PD paddle directly with the KX1 because the KX3PD is a two point mount and uses a very different plug and jack arrangement, whereas, the KX1PD is a single point mount and the plug is an integral 1/8 inch stereo. If you wanted to use the KX3PD with the KX1 you would have to fabricate your own transition mount. The Begali Adventure that you refer to will work on both radios because you would purchase individual mounts for each of the radios. Yes, the KX1 is a *still* a neat little rig and I frequently take it out, instead of my KX3, just because the QSOs earned on 900 milliwatts with a 26 foot piece of wire and a 16' counterpoise are very rewarding. 73, Stan WB2LQF On Sat, Sep 07, 2013 at 07:09 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Dear OMs and Yls, I just took delivery of a KX1 purchased used. I am most impressed with the small radio and have now made four QSOs with fellow EUs running 4 Watts to a 4 el SteppIR at 24M. Well the test will come when I change over to a hank of wire operated against a counterpoise. The receiver is amazing to me and the transmitter pretty good.So much is in such a small package. My main gripe just now is the lousy paddle which comes with the KX1 as a option.I also have a KX3 also purchased used and waiting for me in Connecticut. It has a paddle which I have tried on my friends KX3 - this paddle is much better than the one on the KX1.Can I swap the KX3 paddle onto the KX1?I know Bengali has an elegant wee paddle which mounts on the KX1 or KX3 depending on the attachment purchased. This may be my ultimate solution but the KX3 paddle if it mounts would be a big help. I do not want to carry around an external paddle weighing more than the KX1. The extremely small size and weight have a great attraction to me. Having a big bag of accessories is not to my liking. A simple radio and some wire seems to be ideal for me.The KX3 is for different applications. The receiver is great fun on both CW and SSB and the stability of it impresses me. Today was discussing the old Hallicrafters SX28 and you know the KX1 seems to have a better receiver. I think this small wonder is great fun and can see why Elecraft has kept it in the product line. 73 Doug EI2CN K3, KX3, KX1 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question
I found the KX1 paddle to be, at best, an acquired skill. One that I chose not to acquire. I used the frame to homebrew a tiny touch paddle, but that was just for fun. It worked very nicely,but required a button battery that I didn't want to have to depend on when camping. I settled on the Palm Mini Paddle. It's a lot cheaper than the Bengali Adventure (which wasn't available then), and is an excellent performer, nearly indestructible and packs very small. They make a mount to put it on the KX1, but I find a paddle bolted to a rig to be too inflexible for comfortable operating. Eric KE6US On 9/7/2013 4:09 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Dear OMs and Yls, I just took delivery of a KX1 purchased used. I am most impressed with the small radio and have now made four QSOs with fellow EUs running 4 Watts to a 4 el SteppIR at 24M. Well the test will come when I change over to a hank of wire operated against a counterpoise. The receiver is amazing to me and the transmitter pretty good.So much is in such a small package. My main gripe just now is the lousy paddle which comes with the KX1 as a option.I also have a KX3 also purchased used and waiting for me in Connecticut. It has a paddle which I have tried on my friends KX3 - this paddle is much better than the one on the KX1.Can I swap the KX3 paddle onto the KX1?I know Bengali has an elegant wee paddle which mounts on the KX1 or KX3 depending on the attachment purchased. This may be my ultimate solution but the KX3 paddle if it mounts would be a big help. I do not want to carry around an external paddle weighing more than the KX1. The extremely small size and weight have a great attraction to me. Having a big bag of accessories is not to my liking. A simple radio and some wire seems to be ideal for me.The KX3 is for different applications. The receiver is great fun on both CW and SSB and the stability of it impresses me. Today was discussing the old Hallicrafters SX28 and you know the KX1 seems to have a better receiver. I think this small wonder is great fun and can see why Elecraft has kept it in the product line. 73 Doug EI2CN K3, KX3, KX1 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question
Hi Eric, I thought of the palm mini but like the idea of a paddle attached to the KX1/KX3. We agree the KX1 paddle sucks. Sorry Elecraft, I have an awful lot that is good to say about you but your KXPD1 is not one of them. Truth should not be suppressed. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of EricJ Sent: 07 September 2013 18:58 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question I found the KX1 paddle to be, at best, an acquired skill. One that I chose not to acquire. I used the frame to homebrew a tiny touch paddle, but that was just for fun. It worked very nicely,but required a button battery that I didn't want to have to depend on when camping. I settled on the Palm Mini Paddle. It's a lot cheaper than the Bengali Adventure (which wasn't available then), and is an excellent performer, nearly indestructible and packs very small. They make a mount to put it on the KX1, but I find a paddle bolted to a rig to be too inflexible for comfortable operating. Eric KE6US On 9/7/2013 4:09 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Dear OMs and Yls, I just took delivery of a KX1 purchased used. I am most impressed with the small radio and have now made four QSOs with fellow EUs running 4 Watts to a 4 el SteppIR at 24M. Well the test will come when I change over to a hank of wire operated against a counterpoise. The receiver is amazing to me and the transmitter pretty good.So much is in such a small package. My main gripe just now is the lousy paddle which comes with the KX1 as a option.I also have a KX3 also purchased used and waiting for me in Connecticut. It has a paddle which I have tried on my friends KX3 - this paddle is much better than the one on the KX1.Can I swap the KX3 paddle onto the KX1?I know Bengali has an elegant wee paddle which mounts on the KX1 or KX3 depending on the attachment purchased. This may be my ultimate solution but the KX3 paddle if it mounts would be a big help. I do not want to carry around an external paddle weighing more than the KX1. The extremely small size and weight have a great attraction to me. Having a big bag of accessories is not to my liking. A simple radio and some wire seems to be ideal for me.The KX3 is for different applications. The receiver is great fun on both CW and SSB and the stability of it impresses me. Today was discussing the old Hallicrafters SX28 and you know the KX1 seems to have a better receiver. I think this small wonder is great fun and can see why Elecraft has kept it in the product line. 73 Doug EI2CN K3, KX3, KX1 __ 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question
Proof again that one cannot make a standardize something as personal as a key and please everyone. I like the KXPD1 paddle. It's not my first choice for paddles (At home I use Scotia paddles when not on my Speed-X Bug) but I would not care to take either the Scotia or Speed-X into the field with me. I almost never exceed 30 wpm because virtually none of the stations I work exceeds that speed. My requirement for a key is something that I can comfortably use to chew the rag at 20 WPM or so for an hour or so and which will fit in the tiny bag my KX1 travels in along with an antenna and earbuds without danger of damaging it. With that criteria, the little KXPD1 is a perfect choice for me. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Turnbull Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 12:10 PM To: 'EricJ'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question Hi Eric, I thought of the palm mini but like the idea of a paddle attached to the KX1/KX3. We agree the KX1 paddle sucks. Sorry Elecraft, I have an awful lot that is good to say about you but your KXPD1 is not one of them. Truth should not be suppressed. 73 Doug EI2CN __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question
I think we often become much too critical and forget that the KX1 and KXPD1 are designed for portable use, particularly light backpacking and portable operation. I therefore believe it is unfair to compare them with other paddles and transceivers. I own a KX1/KDPD1 and a KX3/KXPD3, and also have two K3s (with which I use a Begali Magnetic Signature paddle). The Begali is far, far superior to these small portable paddles of course ... As it should be the KXPD3 is better than the KXPD1 . but as far as I'm concerned the KXPD1 is also perfectly satisfactory for the type of operation for which it is primarily intended. I did have difficulty when I first got it, but quickly learned that it works almost perfectly if I squeeze the paddles at the very tips rather than the mid-paddle area..in my hands it was that simple to solve the problem. I think the KX1 and KX3 are both engineering marvels and I love them both. When I'm operating portable, I think an occasional dropped dit or dah is a very small price to pay for the convenience of having light, easy to carry paddles securely mounted to a totally self-contained portable transceiver. Don, N5LZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Turnbull Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 1:10 PM To: 'EricJ'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question Hi Eric, I thought of the palm mini but like the idea of a paddle attached to the KX1/KX3. We agree the KX1 paddle sucks. Sorry Elecraft, I have an awful lot that is good to say about you but your KXPD1 is not one of them. Truth should not be suppressed. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of EricJ Sent: 07 September 2013 18:58 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question I found the KX1 paddle to be, at best, an acquired skill. One that I chose not to acquire. I used the frame to homebrew a tiny touch paddle, but that was just for fun. It worked very nicely,but required a button battery that I didn't want to have to depend on when camping. I settled on the Palm Mini Paddle. It's a lot cheaper than the Bengali Adventure (which wasn't available then), and is an excellent performer, nearly indestructible and packs very small. They make a mount to put it on the KX1, but I find a paddle bolted to a rig to be too inflexible for comfortable operating. Eric KE6US On 9/7/2013 4:09 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Dear OMs and Yls, I just took delivery of a KX1 purchased used. I am most impressed with the small radio and have now made four QSOs with fellow EUs running 4 Watts to a 4 el SteppIR at 24M. Well the test will come when I change over to a hank of wire operated against a counterpoise. The receiver is amazing to me and the transmitter pretty good.So much is in such a small package. My main gripe just now is the lousy paddle which comes with the KX1 as a option.I also have a KX3 also purchased used and waiting for me in Connecticut. It has a paddle which I have tried on my friends KX3 - this paddle is much better than the one on the KX1.Can I swap the KX3 paddle onto the KX1?I know Bengali has an elegant wee paddle which mounts on the KX1 or KX3 depending on the attachment purchased. This may be my ultimate solution but the KX3 paddle if it mounts would be a big help. I do not want to carry around an external paddle weighing more than the KX1. The extremely small size and weight have a great attraction to me. Having a big bag of accessories is not to my liking. A simple radio and some wire seems to be ideal for me.The KX3 is for different applications. The receiver is great fun on both CW and SSB and the stability of it impresses me. Today was discussing the old Hallicrafters SX28 and you know the KX1 seems to have a better receiver. I think this small wonder is great fun and can see why Elecraft has kept it in the product line. 73 Doug EI2CN K3, KX3, KX1 __ 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 __ 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question
Don, Your points are taken. The KXPD3 is by far a better paddle than the KXPD1 from this operator's point of view. I can struggle with the KXPD1 but hate it so the very dear Bengali will probably be my solution. We are all different but for me the KXPD1 does not meet Elecraft standards. The KX1 on the other hand is a marvel for such a small box. Thank you for your tips! I will keep them in mind and soldier on with the KXPD1 until a Bengali is in my hands.It is too bad the KXPD3 can not be used with the KX1. We are all entitled and perhaps I am just not good enough to use the KXPD1. 73 Doug EI2CN and thank you again. -Original Message- From: Donald Butler [mailto:n...@comcast.net] Sent: 07 September 2013 20:01 To: 'Doug Turnbull'; 'EricJ'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question I think we often become much too critical and forget that the KX1 and KXPD1 are designed for portable use, particularly light backpacking and portable operation. I therefore believe it is unfair to compare them with other paddles and transceivers. I own a KX1/KDPD1 and a KX3/KXPD3, and also have two K3s (with which I use a Begali Magnetic Signature paddle). The Begali is far, far superior to these small portable paddles of course ... As it should be the KXPD3 is better than the KXPD1 . but as far as I'm concerned the KXPD1 is also perfectly satisfactory for the type of operation for which it is primarily intended. I did have difficulty when I first got it, but quickly learned that it works almost perfectly if I squeeze the paddles at the very tips rather than the mid-paddle area..in my hands it was that simple to solve the problem. I think the KX1 and KX3 are both engineering marvels and I love them both. When I'm operating portable, I think an occasional dropped dit or dah is a very small price to pay for the convenience of having light, easy to carry paddles securely mounted to a totally self-contained portable transceiver. Don, N5LZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Turnbull Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 1:10 PM To: 'EricJ'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question Hi Eric, I thought of the palm mini but like the idea of a paddle attached to the KX1/KX3. We agree the KX1 paddle sucks. Sorry Elecraft, I have an awful lot that is good to say about you but your KXPD1 is not one of them. Truth should not be suppressed. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of EricJ Sent: 07 September 2013 18:58 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] paddle question I found the KX1 paddle to be, at best, an acquired skill. One that I chose not to acquire. I used the frame to homebrew a tiny touch paddle, but that was just for fun. It worked very nicely,but required a button battery that I didn't want to have to depend on when camping. I settled on the Palm Mini Paddle. It's a lot cheaper than the Bengali Adventure (which wasn't available then), and is an excellent performer, nearly indestructible and packs very small. They make a mount to put it on the KX1, but I find a paddle bolted to a rig to be too inflexible for comfortable operating. Eric KE6US On 9/7/2013 4:09 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Dear OMs and Yls, I just took delivery of a KX1 purchased used. I am most impressed with the small radio and have now made four QSOs with fellow EUs running 4 Watts to a 4 el SteppIR at 24M. Well the test will come when I change over to a hank of wire operated against a counterpoise. The receiver is amazing to me and the transmitter pretty good.So much is in such a small package. My main gripe just now is the lousy paddle which comes with the KX1 as a option.I also have a KX3 also purchased used and waiting for me in Connecticut. It has a paddle which I have tried on my friends KX3 - this paddle is much better than the one on the KX1.Can I swap the KX3 paddle onto the KX1?I know Bengali has an elegant wee paddle which mounts on the KX1 or KX3 depending on the attachment purchased. This may be my ultimate solution but the KX3 paddle if it mounts would be a big help. I do not want to carry around an external paddle weighing more than the KX1. The extremely small size and weight have a great attraction to me. Having a big bag of accessories is not to my liking. A simple radio and some wire seems to be ideal for me.The KX3 is for different applications. The receiver is great fun on both CW and SSB and the stability of it impresses me. Today was discussing the old Hallicrafters SX28 and you know the KX1 seems to have a better receiver. I think this small wonder is great fun and can see why Elecraft has kept it in the product line
[Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix?
Mine works loose quickly, is there a fix? 72, Bob KIØG __ 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
[Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix?
Mine works loose quickly, is there a fix? 72, Bob KIØG __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix?
Bob, Yes, there is a fix, and all kits for the past (almost) 6 years have it - it is a #6 internal tooth lockwasher that you can put on the thumbscrew instead of the flat washer - see the KXPD1 errata - this is why you need to read errata sheets :-) 73, Don W3FPR On 5/4/2012 3:24 PM, Bob Cutter wrote: Mine works loose quickly, is there a fix? 72, Bob KIØG __ 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
[Elecraft] KX1 Paddle Question
Can anyone tell me what size nut will properly fit the little screw that secures the paddle to the KX1? I'm working on a project to fabricate a stand-alone mount for the KX1 paddle. I know a 4-40 machine screw fits nicely through the bottom hole and also could be used through the top (threaded) hole, but I'd rather try to make use of the stock thumb-and-forefinger-operated screw to preserve the ability to move the paddle back and forth to the KX1 quickly and without tools. I brought the paddle to a hardware store today and nothing seemed to mate properly with it !! 73, Stan Levandowski WB2LQF HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years! QCWA #35038 OOTC #4558 NAQCC #4740 SKCC #6488 FISTS #14992 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Paddle Question
Stan, Since you could not find a match, I would be suspicious of your hardware store's stock. It is 6-32 threads - I just threaded a 6-32 nut onto one of the thumbscrews. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/7/2010 7:41 PM, stan levandowski wrote: Can anyone tell me what size nut will properly fit the little screw that secures the paddle to the KX1? I'm working on a project to fabricate a stand-alone mount for the KX1 paddle. I know a 4-40 machine screw fits nicely through the bottom hole and also could be used through the top (threaded) hole, but I'd rather try to make use of the stock thumb-and-forefinger-operated screw to preserve the ability to move the paddle back and forth to the KX1 quickly and without tools. I brought the paddle to a hardware store today and nothing seemed to mate properly with it !! __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Paddle Question
Don, thanks! 6-32 did fit but with a little wobble. I just went downstairs and ran a known 6-32 nut up a known 6-32 stud and it also wobbled a bit! So 6-32 it is after all! Funny how one can fail to notice the obvious for so long... Guess I've spent too much time messing around with plastic insert locknuts. They do NOT wobble! 73 and thanks again for confirming the nut. Stan Levandowski WB2LQF HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years! QCWA #35038 OOTC #4558 NAQCC #4740 SKCC #6488 FISTS #14992 On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 8:07 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Stan, Since you could not find a match, I would be suspicious of your hardware store's stock. It is 6-32 threads - I just threaded a 6-32 nut onto one of the thumbscrews. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/7/2010 7:41 PM, stan levandowski wrote: Can anyone tell me what size nut will properly fit the little screw that secures the paddle to the KX1? I'm working on a project to fabricate a stand-alone mount for the KX1 paddle. I know a 4-40 machine screw fits nicely through the bottom hole and also could be used through the top (threaded) hole, but I'd rather try to make use of the stock thumb-and-forefinger-operated screw to preserve the ability to move the paddle back and forth to the KX1 quickly and without tools. I brought the paddle to a hardware store today and nothing seemed to mate properly with it !! __ 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
[Elecraft] KX1 paddle
Quick question: The paddle for the KX1 (which is available as an accessory) what are the dimensions of the square block out of which the stereo plug comes? My question is generated by wondering if this key can be plugged into my ATS3B and still permit the power plug access to its jack which is adjacent to the key jack and rather close. Please reply directly rather than to the reflector, and THANK YOU! 73, Fred - kt5x W5YA /qrp K2 # 0700 K3 # 0144 __ 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
[Elecraft] KX1 - Paddle
Cliff, A configuration I often use is to swing the paddle around 180 degrees from how it is in the picture, switch the menu to PDLr, hold the KX1 vertically in my left hand, and send CW with my right hand. It feels like an HT like this, and works well if you are standing up and holding the KX1 in your hands. I also have used the HAND mode to simulate a straight key for Straight Key Night. You can then tap one side of the paddle as if it were a straight key. This is sort of fun and puts you in the shoes of the straight key op on the other side of the QSO. Also, be sure to learn the sequence to put the KX1 in button mode, in which the front panel buttons can be used as the dit and dah sides of the paddle. (I think you push the dial and the leftmost button at the same time to get into and leave this mode - check the manual.) Knowing how to do this without the manual is a good trick to memorize. If you ever lose the paddle or it fails, you can still send decent CW like this. It's actually kind of fun and not hard to do. Just one of the clever little features in this great rig. 73, Mike N9OHW Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: RE: [Elecraft] KX1 - Paddle
Is there is setting on the KX1 to adjust which side of the accompanying paddle is dits and which side are dahs? Yes. I accidentally wired my paddle backwards to the way I use it, so I just went to the menu and selected inverted. Alos, I have noticed this listserv is now mainly a K3 listserv. My questions and some of othes on KX1 have gone unasnwered. I ask Eric, who assured me at HamCon in Sept. 2007 that help is available on this listserv forKX1 owners, to consider setting up another listserv for K3 owners. Well, there are fewer KX1's out there than the others which probably accounts for some of that, and of course the K3 is new so it gets a lot of attention. The KX1 has also been very stable ... I think the last mod/option to it was the 80/30 board which may be well over a year old. You can go into the list server using the userid and password you get at the first of each month and set your preference to digest mode and you'll get one email a day [or so] with all the postings *and* a table of contents of the subjects. I've been using it for some time now. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2008 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 08 - www.cqp.org Cliff, WW6CC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - Paddle
Cliff, I do not recall seeing your query about the KX1 paddle settings, but I may have missed it, even though I do try to skim all the Elecraft reflector posts. If you look on page 65 of the KX1 owner's manual you will find the various menu entries. INP is one of them and will allow you to select HAND, PDLn, or PDLr. The PDLn or PDLr will swap the action of the dot and dash paddle entries. Similar information can be obtained on page 7 of the KXPD1 manual. I could just say RT*M, but I usually try to answer questions from builders who who overlook those bits of information in the Elecraft manuals, so I typically spend about 2 hours a day answering similar questions - and NO!, I do not get paid by Elecraft for that effort, that is a contribution that I am willing to share with other builders. This reflector is for communications between builders of Elecraft kits, but it is not the official Elecraft support mechanism - you can always email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for the 'official' answers. 73, Don W3FPR MASH wrote: Hi All: Is there is setting on the KX1 to adjust which side of the accompanying paddle is dits and which side are dahs? Alos, I have noticed this listserv is now mainly a K3 listserv. My questions and some of othes on KX1 have gone unasnwered. I ask Eric, who assured me at HamCon in Sept. 2007 that help is available on this listserv forKX1 owners, to consider setting up another listserv for K3 owners. Cliff, WW6CC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KX1 - Paddle
I've seen many people get help on here amongst the K3 info on their other radios. I've personally helped a few with K1 problems and I've seen quite a bit of info going back and forth about the K2. I don't have a KX1 so I don't really have an answer for you but just because your question doesn't get an immediate answer doesn't mean you're being ignored. It may not be possible or people just flat out don't know... I really don't see the need for separate lists. It's just that in Elecraft land the K3 is the most interesting topic to people. Give it time It'll change! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MASH Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 5:24 PM To: Elecraft - Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 - Paddle Hi All: Is there is setting on the KX1 to adjust which side of the accompanying paddle is dits and which side are dahs? Alos, I have noticed this listserv is now mainly a K3 listserv. My questions and some of othes on KX1 have gone unasnwered. I ask Eric, who assured me at HamCon in Sept. 2007 that help is available on this listserv forKX1 owners, to consider setting up another listserv for K3 owners. Cliff, WW6CC -- MASH [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Accessible with your email software or over the web ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 - Paddle
Hi All: Is there is setting on the KX1 to adjust which side of the accompanying paddle is dits and which side are dahs? Alos, I have noticed this listserv is now mainly a K3 listserv. My questions and some of othes on KX1 have gone unasnwered. I ask Eric, who assured me at HamCon in Sept. 2007 that help is available on this listserv forKX1 owners, to consider setting up another listserv for K3 owners. Cliff, WW6CC -- MASH [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Accessible with your email software or over the web ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - Paddle
Yes, see page 65 of the KX1 owners's manual - it's the INP menu entry which allows the selection of hand key and normal or reversed paddles. Bob NW8L On Feb 12, 2008 6:24 PM, MASH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All: Is there is setting on the KX1 to adjust which side of the accompanying paddle is dits and which side are dahs? Alos, I have noticed this listserv is now mainly a K3 listserv. My questions and some of othes on KX1 have gone unasnwered. I ask Eric, who assured me at HamCon in Sept. 2007 that help is available on this listserv forKX1 owners, to consider setting up another listserv for K3 owners. Cliff, WW6CC -- MASH [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Accessible with your email software or over the web ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix?
I don't have this problem with my KX1, but if I ever develop it, I suspect that the first thing I'll try is a nylon or fiber washer under the thumbscrew. This is a reasonable attempt at a non-marking lockwasher... and the next thing is to try an extra thin flat washer (made from shim stock) plus a conventional lockwasher. The flat washer will protect the aluminum. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix?
Hi cousin Bob Another idea is a blast from the past: it was common to use a very thin piece of rubber band inserted before the screw. It's a bit fiddly to get it in but it worked well in old IF transformers. David G3UNA - Original Message - From: Bob Cutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 4:21 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar would work but I want to remove it. 72, Bob KI0G We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix?
Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar would work but I want to remove it. 72, Bob KI0G We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix?
Try liquid soap; it can set fairly hard but not too hard to undo. As a matter of fact there are several grades of Loctite but it would be a waste for just one application. Hellerine oil also works, but, again a waste to buy a bottle. David G3UNA From: Bob Cutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/18 Sun PM 04:21:19 GMT To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar would work but I want to remove it. 72, Bob KI0G We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix?
Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar would work but I want to remove it. 72, Bob KI0G === You might try beeswax. It can act as a reusable loctite. Some bicycle wheel builders use it to prevent spokes from unwinding from their nipples. Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix?
Blue Locktite is not permanent, that should do the trick. 73, Al W6GBG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Cutter Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 12:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar would work but I want to remove it. 72, Bob KI0G We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 Paddle ...Grrrrrrreat!
Finally broke down and picked up the KXPD1 paddle fo my KX1 #383. Wow! Not sure what all the fuss was about some folks saying they could not get use it? So far it plays well for me. I took to it like a duck to water. After numerious HB and commerical outboard paddles this one makes the KX1 a complete portable pkg. We'll see how it behaves on the trail and cold WX this PM . Going up Mt Herman/CO for the Polar Bear maddness this PM and road test the KX1 w/KXPD1 and my 2-pack goats. CU on 20/40m 2000-2359hrs ~ n0tu/Steve PolarBear #32 + goats RoosterPeanut ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 paddle spoken for
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