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I ran across this item quite by accident earlier this fall. The maker was taking a short break and I added my email address to be notified when he was back in operation. Some time later, I received the notification and - after debating whether I REALLY needed it or not - sent in my order. And I'm very glad that I did. It's a well designed, easy to build kit that went together quickly and is now installed and operational on my KX3. I'm really enjoying having one key jack set to HAND for use with my memory keyer, and the KX Buddy Key configured for my paddles. No more re-configuring back and forth. Highly recommended!

Craig | Sept. 21, 2021

Board quality is great.

For Radio Interface Module (PIRIM) for Raspberry Pi

Nice product, but biggest drawback is procuring parts. The parts list is good, but by the time you gather up all the pieces, makes the project a little spendy, with most of the cost going to shipping except for the board. I have a completed unit and works just fine, thought I would build one and bought the board and RF modules. That is $10 in shipping to just get started. It would be nice if the board came with all the parts like other kits and alleviate the hassle of gathering up the little pieces. It would be a great product with only competition being Ham Projects.

Craig Ehlers
N6YUV
Woodland, Ca.

Ronald | May 20, 2021

Excellent addition to the KX2 or KX3!

For KX Buddy Key

The slim profile jack is such a good idea! Easy assembly if you have reasonable soldering skills. This will be a permanent fixture on my rig. Great to have a place to plug in the key AND have an option for computer keying.

Note that the tip/ring connections are reversed compared to the key jack on the side of the KX, so you will need to set the menu for CW key2 to "dash" (assuming you are right handed). Not at all a big deal, since it is a set and forget option once it is done.

I could not find a short slimline pigtail (3" or 6") to plug in. There are lots of longer cords which work well. I slightly modified a right angle connector and it is perfect for me. I would include a picture, but don't see how to do it on a review.

This adapter from W6IPA is a great addition to the rig.

Response from W6IPA | May 20, 2021

I have found the following to work:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DWGLA0/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_90JDEZ0TH8JSSX4EQ469?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
or
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G7U40Y/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_VMRYYYY2PS2JMPT37NZK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

W6IPA.

Dan | Sept. 30, 2020

Great Addition to the KX3

For KX Buddy Key

I purchased one for my home based KX3. After putting it together and trying it, I had to have a second one for my portable KX3! It's great to have both my paddles and my straight key connected at the same time. It adds very little to the bottom of the radio.

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W6IPA

Radio Interface Module (PIRIM) for Raspberry Pi

KX Buddy Key

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Great Add-on For My KX3

Board quality is great.

Excellent addition to the KX2 or KX3!

Response from W6IPA | May 20, 2021

Great Addition to the KX3