I've never used the Hex-key. I've owned several Bencher BY paddles and liked them. Or I did, until I got my Kent.
I love the Kent paddle. It is a much nicer machine to operate than the BYs. The BY paddles have a bit of give to them, a bit of flex. They do work FB but only if you don't compare them to better stuff. The Kent is very solid. The move smoothly and have a positive closure. No spongy feel, no give, just solid. Also, the Kent paddles are individually adjustable for spacing and spring force. The adjustments are easy to make and stay set so I'm not fiddling with it all the time. My only concern is the vertical bearings which are exposed to the air & dust. I keep the paddles covered to keep them clean and running smoothly. I got my Kent paddles off e-bay for about $80. Looking back, I got a good deal. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill W5WVO Throughout this whole paddle discussion, I haven't heard anybody mention the Kent paddle from UK. Is anyone besides me using this paddle (or used it and went away from it)? Opinions pro/con? _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
