Re: [Elecraft] Cheap Keyer Paddle

2020-09-21 Thread QRP5W
A sleeper of a paddle is the Whiterook MK-44 from electronicsusa.com. I hesitate to call it a cheap paddle, as that tends to refer to an inferior product. It is a robust, affordable, lightweight paddle that will continue to work even after you throw it at a wall. For a few pennies, you can add a ve

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap Keyer Paddle

2020-09-21 Thread Bill Frantz
I have made 2 keys. The simple one used a SPDT spring switch which might have come from some old telephone equipment. I added a finger pad cut from an old credit card and bolted it to the top of the Altoids box which holds the Rockmite. It does seem to work. The more complex one used the arm b

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap Keyer Paddle

2020-09-21 Thread Nr4c
Also lookup Arizona ScQRPion iambic paddle. May be a kit available. Used to be $27 for kit. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 21, 2020, at 12:02 PM, Mike Maloney wrote: > >  Here is another idea. Search Te-Ne-Ke CW key at youtube.com Mike, AC5P > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap Keyer Paddle

2020-09-21 Thread Gwen Patton
I own two Te-Ne-Kes. I use them in the field, mostly, though I have one of them screwed to a wooden base, weighted with stick-on iron tire balance weights. They work like a charm. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 73, Gwen, NG3P On Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 12:01 PM Mike Maloney wrote: > Here is another idea. Se

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap Keyer Paddle

2020-09-21 Thread Mike Maloney
Here is another idea.  Search Te-Ne-Ke CW key at youtube.com   Mike, AC5P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PZantLJRwc     On Monday, September 21, 2020, 10:46:55 AM CDT, Rich NE1EE <73.de.ne...@gmail.com> wrote: On 2020-09-19 10:27:-0400, Wilson  Lamb wrote: > >https://www.youtube.com

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap Keyer Paddle

2020-09-21 Thread Rich NE1EE
On 2020-09-19 10:27:-0400, Wilson Lamb wrote: > >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sps6gsqwzws > >I love the paper clamp idea! >https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=RtEYI4aF7j4&app=desktop Great, clever ideas! Thanks! __ E

[Elecraft] Cheap Keyer Paddle

2020-09-21 Thread Wilson Lamb
Seems a perfect time to revive ham tradition and make one. Do you have any tools, soldering iron? Hacksaw blade comes to mind, maybe a couple of quarters for pads, screws for contacts? I know you can Google: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sps6gsqwzws I love the paper clamp idea! https://www.

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?

2020-09-18 Thread Eric Norris
I am also a big fan of the PortaPaddle and PortaPaddle II, using it with all Elecraft portable rigs. It weighs nothing, is nearly indestructible, and is well made. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 11:39 AM Fred Jensen wrote: > American Morse Equipment. Obviously depends on your definition

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?

2020-09-18 Thread Jim H via Elecraft
Hi,Here is a club link for a portable paddle.http://www.w8cso.org/teneke.php 73   Jim HK7SSS In a message dated 9/18/2020 11:41:51 AM Pacific Standard Time, k6...@foothill.net writes:  On 9/17/2020 10:09 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: > I am currently "sheltering in place" far from home and would like to s

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?

2020-09-18 Thread Fred Jensen
American Morse Equipment.  Obviously depends on your definition of "cheap," but I use their Porta-Paddle with my K2 in the field. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 9/17/2020 10:09 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: I am currently "sheltering in place" far from home and would like t

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?

2020-09-18 Thread CUTTER DAVID via Elecraft
There is a new manufacturer advertising in Sprat magazine. Model UMPP-1 is advertised bench model and there are others $60 to US. Not quite "cheap" but very small and good for travelling. www.umpp-cw.com gm0...@gmail.com 73 David G3UNA/G6CP > On 18 September 2020 at 08:36 David Gilbert wro

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?

2020-09-18 Thread Barry
You could use your keyboard with N1MM. Won't cost you anything. Barry W2UP -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.ne

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?

2020-09-18 Thread Rich NE1EE
On 2020-09-17 23:09:-0600, Alan Bloom wrote: >So who makes a decent, inexpensive key paddle? (By the way, I don't >need the iambic feature, so a single-lever model would be fine.) > >Alan N1AL I keep forgetting that this list is different from all the rest I sub to...the replies don't go to the

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?

2020-09-18 Thread kk4kfg
I have been very happy with a key from CW Morse (cwmorse.us) in Texas. The shipping was lightening fast and there should be one that would fot your needs. The link is below if it works. https://cwmorse.us/ 73, Aaron kk4kfg __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?

2020-09-18 Thread David Gilbert
There are several cheapies on eBay for about $35.  You'd probably need to stick it down to something heavier because they look pretty light. Dave   AB7E On 9/17/2020 10:09 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: I am currently "sheltering in place" far from home and would like to set up a station here. I'

[Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?

2020-09-17 Thread Alan Bloom
I am currently "sheltering in place" far from home and would like to set up a station here. I'm an 11-hour drive from home so I need to buy all new accessories. I already have a good Vibroplex key paddle at home so I don't need another high-quality one. The good ones seem to start at around $17