Re: [Elecraft] Hex-Key vs Kent paddle?
I have both a Kent TP-1 and a Begali Simplex. I use both, but if I had to choose only one, I'd choose the Begali. I do like and use the Kent from time to time, though. 73! Dan KB6NU -- CW Geek and MI Affiliated Club Coordinator Read my ham radio blog at www.kb6nu.com LET'S GET MORE KIDS INTO HAM RADIO! On Sep 20, 2007, at 9:38 AM, Bill W5WVO wrote: 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? Bill / W5WVO ___ 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
RE: [Elecraft] Hex-Key vs Kent paddle?
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
Re: [Elecraft] Hex-Key vs Kent paddle?
I have and use Kent single lever and dual lever off and on. I like both very much but prefer the Begali simplex mono the best. The thing about the Hex key, for me, is the long finger pieces...a long way from the pivot point which makes for excessive swing distance. The Kent dual lever paddle with short arms makes for a better high speed paddle. imho de Joe, aa4nn 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
