Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 paddle problem

 my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.   Original Message   From: K9ZTV Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2016 8:33 PM To: Peter LaBissoniere Cc: Converse, Robert; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 paddle problem Temporary emergency solution: eye-glass kit containing small Phillips

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 paddle problem

That awl on my Boy Scout knife? The end works pretty well as an emergency Phillips screwdriver. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Sep 17, 2016, at 5:32 PM, K9ZTV wrote: > > Temporary emergency solution: eye-glass kit

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 paddle problem

Temporary emergency solution: eye-glass kit containing small Phillips screwdriver available at any convenience store, airport, hotel, notions counter, drug store, etc. Permanent but removable solution: screw-threads lightly coated with Loctite Blue (not Loctite Red). Kent K9ZTV > On Sep

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 paddle problem

I have the same issue. I'm thinking the little screws are too small to handle the constant side "attack" pressure of keying from higher up on the posts. I'm afraid I will crack the lexan/plastic if tightened to much and won't help for long anyway. Seems they should have also been secured at the

[Elecraft] KXPD2 paddle problem

A few weeks ago there was some discussion regarding the contact posts coming loose on the KXPD2 paddles. I keep experiencing this problem, and can't keep the philips screws on the posts tight for long enough to get through a QSO. I'm reluctant to overtighten the screws or use Loc-tite, and