Re: [Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit
Duane, I like no moving parts. I have a CW Touch Tapper from: http://www.cwtouchkeyer.com/ Never had anything but perfect performance with my K3 running 100 watts. Windy KM5Q dw wrote: Hi All, My home brewed touch paddle doesn't get along with the k2 at higher output powers. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit
Hi All, My home brewed touch paddle doesn't get along with the k2 at higher output powers. I'm going to try some filter caps, but I think it will still probably not work. Any suggestions on a really light touch paddle? The K8RA paddle looks like a precision design with a good heavy base weight. I've been looking at his big boss unit. For what one gets, they look like maybe the best precision for the money? Thanks Duane N1BBR -- bw...@fastmail.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit
Duane, It sounds like you have some RF-in-the-shack that is getting into the sensitive detectors of your touch paddle. You asked for the best precision for the money, and the one I know that meets that criteria is the Black Widow Paddle kit has a good feel and nice adjustment range - the price is right ($67), but you need to do some assembly and as much polishing work on the brass pieces as your shine requirements dictate. Take a look at http://www.w5jh.net/Black_Widow.htm 73, Don W3FPR dw wrote: Hi All, My home brewed touch paddle doesn't get along with the k2 at higher output powers. I'm going to try some filter caps, but I think it will still probably not work. Any suggestions on a really light touch paddle? The K8RA paddle looks like a precision design with a good heavy base weight. I've been looking at his big boss unit. For what one gets, they look like maybe the best precision for the money? Thanks Duane N1BBR No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.53/2156 - Release Date: 06/05/09 06:24:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit
Hi Duane, If you really want to build a touch paddle I made one similar to the commercial ones here. I haven't had any problems using it with the K2 at 100 Watts. http://www.pituch.net/Steve%27s%20Page/Radio/SW40+/SW40+.html Steve, W2MY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit
dw wrote: Hi All, My home brewed touch paddle doesn't get along with the k2 at higher output powers. I'm going to try some filter caps, but I think it will still probably not work. Any suggestions on a really light touch paddle? One of the best I've tried is the N3ZN http://www.n3znkeys.com/. I have the ZN-5A model. It can be adjusted to very close spacing and tension, and has very low-mass moving parts. Not cheap at all, but really a good key. The Begalis are good, too, although also not inexpensive. I know it's controversial :-) but among inexpensive keys the original Bencher (not the Hexkey) isn't all that bad if you are a light-touch guy. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
