Parkwood KXer-Single Manual

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Using the Parkwood Instruments KXer-Single Paddle

Introduction -

The popularity of the Elecraft KX-1

design of keyer paddles designed specifically to fit this potent little rig. The

Parkwood KXer-Single is a non-iambic plug-in paddle that fits onto the KX-1

without any modification to the rig. It gives the portable operator a tiny paddle

with the feel of a full-sized one. For operation separate from the KX-1, or for

use with other rigs, there is an optional compact brass base. An iambic

version, the KXer, is also available.

Attachment to the KX-1 –

The parts of the clamping mechanism are shown below. They consist

KXer-Single Manual 4

11/4/2008

Parkwood Instruments

2626 Parkwood Drive

Speedway, IN 46224

Makers of Innovative Keys,

Paddles, and Bugs

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QRP transceiver has led to the

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Page 1 QRP transceiver has led to the design of keyer paddles designed specifically to fit this potent little rig. The Parkwood KXer-Single is a non-iambic plug-in paddle that fits onto the KX-1 without any modification to the rig. It gives the portable operator a tiny paddle with the feel of a full-sized one.
Page 2 B. The clamp in position, with the “tooth” in proper orientation. C. The bottom clamp engaged with the KX-1 case. D. With all screws tightened, the paddle is secured to the KX-1 case and is ready for adjustment. KXer-Single Manual 4 11/4/2008...
Page 3 Part B. The assembled base has a short screw near the front to align the clamp. Pass the long mounting screw through the smooth hole, where it will serve to mount the paddle. KXer-Single Manual 4 11/4/2008...
Page 4 These holes are threaded at their bottoms so that the legs can be retained. Avoid tightening the stored legs excessively. The front leg can be left in place or threaded into the rear hole. Use a free 4-40 hole to hold the short bottom clamp screw. KXer-Single Manual 4 11/4/2008...
Page 5 Lower tension can be provided by changing the anchor points of the springs on the lever. The views below show the mechanical arrangements in question. KXer-Single Manual 4 11/4/2008...
Page 6 Because radio amateurs are an inventive group of people, clever ideas can pop up anywhere. I welcome all suggestions for improvement of the KXer-Single (or complaints about its operation). By the same token, as ideas occur to me, they may be incorporated into future versions of the KXer and related instruments.
Page 7 Parkwood Instruments 2626 Parkwood Drive Speedway, IN 46224 wb9lpu@earthlink.net http://wb9lpu.googlepages.com Other keys for QRP (and QRO) use from Parkwood Instruments. The KXer-Iambic is a small paddle that also fits onto the Elecraft KX-1 transceiver. It uses brass ball-pivots on the levers,...

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