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Using the Parkwood Instruments KXer-Single Paddle 

 

 

Parkwood Instruments 
2626 Parkwood Drive 
Speedway, IN  46224 
 
Makers of Innovative Keys, 
Paddles, and Bugs 
 
Web Address: 

http://wb9lpu.googlepages.com

eMail Address: 
[email protected] 
 

 

Introduction - 

The popularity of the Elecraft KX-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.  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 

Summary of Contents for KXer-Single

Page 1: ...yer 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 portabl...

Page 2: ...e paddle is secured to the KX 1 case and is ready for adjustment To begin the attachment thread the 6 32 stud into the hole on the front of the KX 1 Make it finger tight only to avoid damage Using the...

Page 3: ...The paddle tension is set at a comfortable value but may be changed to suit your individual touch This adjustment is described in the Notes section of this manual Assembling the Stand Alone Base The...

Page 4: ...stud from the KX 1 and store it in the hole in the front of the KXer using the upper clamp screw to retain it The KXer connected via a stereo cable The weight of the key along with the plastic feet s...

Page 5: ...ut Repeat as necessary to restore normal operation Paddle tension The paddle tension is fixed by the choice of the springs that are attached to the paddle lever The key is supplied in the high tension...

Page 6: ...stay to one side There are some trade offs in the tension settings With the higher setting the center position will be more positive and there will be less overshoot This translates to a higher keying...

Page 7: ...iver It uses brass ball pivots on the levers and paddle tension is supplied by rare earth magnets As with the KXer single it is available with a stand alone base for use with other rigs A similar iamb...

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