Ramping up my comfort level with the new KH1 and exploring paddle options, I came across Tufteln’s N6ARA Tiny Paddle (link) adapter (link).
After ordering, I then found that N6ARA’s page on Thingiverse and both that adapter and the adjustment tool are available for printing yourself.
Tiny Paddle Adapter
N6ARA’s Tiny Paddle adapter for the KH1 is available here.
This is a really simple but effective way to stabilize the Tiny Paddle against the KH1 base and keep it from wobbling.
In testing this week, I’ve found it to be much more solid than the Elecraft v2 paddle, though I haven’t played too much in adjusting the latter due to how plug and play this one has been. In the shack at least, I’m a fan!
I’ll circle back with Elecraft’s offering at some point soon, but this hit the mark out of the gate.
It is pressure fit and doesn’t seem to be something to worry about slipping out when you least want it to. It took some pressure to get it inserted and in place. Not so much that you worry about breaking anything, but enough that once inserted it is solid.
N6ARA Tiny Paddle Case
The Tiny Paddle will not fit into the Pelican M40 case when attached, and I’m not sure that I’d want them to given the potential for breaking something.
Enter the Tiny Paddle case on Printables.
As with the paddle adapter above, the fit is tight but not too tight to get things in and out. A hole is in the base for one to push with a finger tip and get the paddle out without breaking anything.
A slot provides storage for the adjustment tool which is also available for printing from N6ARA’s Thingiverse page.
Conclusion
As the user base for this little radio grows I anticipate seeing more and more models available. I just found this one from user scottpav on Thingiverse which is a power switch cover. Might throw this one on the printer later today and give it a try.
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