HI,
OK this is probably a hard question but I am looking at something other
than a straight key to try my hand at CW again. Thought it time to go back
to basics and QRP.
Single or Dual paddles , suggested paddles?
Open to suggestions ?
thanks in advance,
Cliff Vk2CCJ
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Ron, since I learnt CW in Sweden many years ago, I am very comfortable
transmitting without having the forearm on the table. In fact, I have used
that method during all my years in the US until recently. The key to the
method (pls forgive pun) is to mount the key on a platform under the table
so th
Buddy, Since I have no personal experience with a bug, whatever I suggested
about bugs was an echo of what Ron had just said. I think he must have just
made a typo When he said dashes on the thumb.
Erik
What? All the bugs I have, all three of 'em, have dits on the thumb and dahs
on the othe
;s.
More recently, I use the KXPD3 on the KX3.
73 Ron AC7AC
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clifford Hynds
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 1:40 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Suggested key/
Hi Cliff.
Have a look at this site http://cwtouchkeyer.com/. I've been using these
paddles for nearly two years and my opinion is that they can not be beaten by
any mechanical paddles, and I've tried quite a few during over 30 years of cw
operation.And they are very cheap too.
73 de Hal/LA4XX
Hi Cliff,
If you are not aspiring to be a "speed demon" (40WPM plus), Iambic keying
is the most comfortable and it is very easy to learn. So get a dual lever
paddle. You say not too expensive, that rules out my favorite, Begali
Sculpture, but there is a reason that the Bencher BY-1 is considered t
Cliff,
When I needed something for CW and didn't want to spend much money (I'm
not a big CW op but was learning and wanted to chase a couple of
awards), I found a used Bencher BY-1 on ebay for about $60 US. It's a
great little paddle, plugs right in to my K3, and works great.
Hope this help
Paddles are like boats - you can spend as much or as little as you want.
There are many excellent paddles within most budgets.
Don't take anyone's word for which paddle is "best" or you will like. It's
a matter of personal preference. The range of qualities and prices is very
broad. Try before you
Paddles are a wonderful project for people who like to make
mechanical things. I build a single lever paddle using the arm
bearing from an old hard drive, lots of brass pieces from the
hardware store, two super magnets for springs, and some silver
wire from a jeweler friend for the contacts. I
Hi Cliff !
I have a Bencher/Elecraft HexKey. It's -very- good. I also have two
Bencher BY-series paddles, and they're good. Paddles are like women
perhaps ... but a lot less expensive to "audition".
I've been a CW for 61 years ... even made a living with it ... but never
managed to be "good" a
One thing you can do to help decide - try adjusting the spacing. Note the
pitch of the adjusting screws and how tight they hold their position.
Put a piece of paper into the gap and see how much control you have in
adjusting the controls. yes, you should be able to set the gap to this spacing
Thank you Ken and everyone else for their input and suggestions, has given
me some idea , what I would like is an iambic that could be changed to a
single paddle if I find that is not my thing.
A really good straight key is of cause an option but want to try the
paddles first.
73
Cliff VK2CCJ
O
P3. It will change the way you operate and make things much more fun.
73,
Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013
- www.cqp.org
On 1/4/2013 7:04 PM, Rick Stealey wrote:
My next one will be a Sculpture, but the big
decision is should a P3 or a
Double paddles work non-Iambic with no changes whatsoever. Just do not
squeeze them! That's why 99.9% of the paddles sold are double paddles.
73 Ron AC7AC
-Original Message-
Thank you Ken and everyone else for their input and suggestions, has given
me some idea , what I would like is a
Begali Magnetic Pro...it's a statement yes, but s smooth to use..:-)
gary
On 5 January 2013 14:30, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> Double paddles work non-Iambic with no changes whatsoever. Just do not
> squeeze them! That's why 99.9% of the paddles sold are double paddles.
>
> 73 Ron AC7AC
>
> -
You may want to take a look at the Chevron key, Its solid Bronze, hand built
here in the uk.
fotget the url but google search Chevron keys.
Ken..G0ORH - M3i
Sent from my iPhone 4
CW4EVER
On 5 Jan 2013, at 03:04, Rick Stealey wrote:
One thing you can do to help decide - try adjusting t
I've used many paddles over the years and my favorite is the ZN-9, found
here: http://www.n3znkeys.com/
Tony, N3ZN does fabulous work. While not cheap, it's not outrageous,
either. I've used some begali keys in the past. He also offers a 30 day
money back guarantee, if you don't like it. I'd
While probably not as easy to get on this side of the pond, I've been
very pleased with a set of Kent paddles I bought in the mid '90s:
http://www.kent-engineers.com/
* On 2013 05 Jan 07:09 -0600, Barry wrote:
> In my opinion, the Bencher BY-1 is just awful - way too much play in
> the levers.
I
The last I knew, Kent keys were sold by AES ...
73!
K0PP
On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote:
> While probably not as easy to get on this side of the pond, I've been
> very pleased with a set of Kent paddles I bought in the mid '90s:
>
> http://www.kent-engineers.com/
>
> * On
Clifford Hynds wrote
> Single or Dual paddles , suggested paddles?
If you've ever used a bug, the Single lever will be much easier to learn.
IMHO they are also easier to use at QRQ speeds (most HST Champions use
Single levers). They also are more forgiving of fine motor muscle control
in the han
You probably don't want to spend that much right away if you're deciding
whether CW is your thing or not, so probably a Bencher BY-1 or, I think,
MFJ makes a knockoff for less money.
Actually, Kent has a sale going on the dual-lever model for about 80
Euros, I think.
There have been a couple
Bill W4ZV wrote
> If you've ever used a bug, the Single lever will be much easier to learn.
> IMHO they are also easier to use at QRQ speeds (most HST Champions use
> Single levers).
> 73, Bill W4ZV
Bill - I agree with your first statement about the transition from bug to
keyer. However, hav
Very interesting Barry.
I'm not a high speed operator (my best is 35 wpm) and 99% of my operating is
15 to 25 wpm. I also use my whole arm, rolling it side to side to operate
the paddles and find it very comfortable at those speeds for very long
periods at the key. Indeed, many of the guys workin
What? All the bugs I have, all three of 'em, have dits on the thumb and dahs on
the other not thumb side. Huh...
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
On Jan 5, 2013, at 9:26 PM, "Erik Basilier" wrote:
> Ron, since I learnt CW in Sweden many years ago, I am
To me, there is no finer bug than the VizBug -
http://vizkey.com/order.html#90degreevizbug
It is smaller than a Vibroplex, more stable due to its right angle
design, and much quieter in use. It just ticks along with out any clatter.
Bill W2BLC
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Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 6:50 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not
expensive)
Buddy, Since I have no personal experience with a bug, whatever I suggested
about bugs was an echo of what Ron had just said. I think he must h
Basilier
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 6:26 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not
expensive)
Ron, since I learnt CW in Sweden many years ago, I am very comfortable
transmitting without having the forearm on the table. In fact
Here's a youtube video with an example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9S-NzsUD5w
In this one, it's not the entire arm, but it looks painful the way she slaps
those paddles :.) About 25 seconds in, not the large contact spacing.
This guy on a straight key is pretty amazing:
http://www.youtube.
How many dual paddles do you note in these clips?
73,Rick W3BI
> Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2013 04:24:28 -0800
> From: w...@comcast.net
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others
> (not expensive)
>
> Here'
I didn't view all of it, but probably none. Keep in mind, these are the
Russian and Belarus teams. They have very structured training programs
where they start in elementary schools. They teach their method for sending
CW and their method of receiving using a shorthand system to get it down on
p
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