KXPD1-K2 Bracket for the Elecraft KXPD1 Paddle
KXPD1 with KXPD1-K2 Mounted on the K2 Tilt Bail
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If you use your K2 while traveling, or have a limited-space operating
position, please take a look at our new K2 keyer paddle system:
The new KXPD1-K2 bracket is a very lightweight, very sturdy adapter that allows
our model KXPD1 paddle to be used with the K2. The paddle attaches securely to
the adapter using two thumbscrews, and two additional thumbscrews clamp the
two-piece bracket to the center of the K2's tilt bail. The paddle is physically
reversible, so you can orient it for left- or right-handed use. The dot/dash
paddles can also be electrically reversed using the K2's "INP" menu
entry.
KXPD1 Paddle and KXPD1-K2 Bracket
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The paddle and bracket together weigh only about 2 ounces -- far lighter than
typical home-station paddles. But since the bracket is attached directly to the
tilt bail, it will remain stable during use. The bracket is custom-machined for
Elecraft and uses very high-quality materials.
If you have a KX1, you'll be able to easily share one KXPD1 paddle between the
two rigs. The K2 adapter comes with a pre-assembled extension cable that the
paddle simply plugs into, so it only takes a few seconds to install or remove
the paddle.
We'd like to thank Fran Belliveau (KA4FRH) for designing and refining the
bracket. In addition to Fran's and our own testing, Dave Reed (W5SV) and Jean-Francios
Menard (VA2VYZ) did extensive field tests, and also helped us finalize the kit
instruction manual.
Both the KXPD1 and the KXPD1-K2 are available now.
KXPD1-K2 Mounting Bracket: $65
KXPD1 Paddle: $69