>> Any recommendations for a low cost Iambic cw key?
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> Low cost is the key word here. If you don't mind building your own
> paddle, these are great, and they work very well.
> http://www.w5jh.net/Black_Widow.htm
Seconded. I spent DAYS polishing the brass to a fantastic mirror finish.
If I was t
There's another very inexpensive alternative not yet mentioned:
touch key paddles. For my purposes, mostly ragchewing at 25-30 wpm,
I actually prefer touch key paddles. There's no need to fuss with
contacts and adjustments, and they react to a lighter touch than even
the best and most e
Yep,
Try the Black Widow paddle made by Jerry Haigwood W5JS for $64 as a
kit. Fun to finish any way you want it or just leave it alone in its rustic
brass finish. Either way it's the best $250 paddle you can buy for $64.
I used a simple palm sander with fine sand paper and made a
Good point. That is an 8 year old picture that we need to
update. I own both the Schurr shown and a Hexkey. I love them both
I'll update it with the Hexkey after the K3 dust settles.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
Of course you'll still be able to see the Schurr at www.N4LCD.com/k2
Clark Macaula
Good point. That is an 8 year old picture that we need to update. I
own both the Schurr shown and a Hexkey. I love them both :-)
I'll update it with the Hexkey after the K3 dust settles.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
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Clark Macaulay wrote:
Several comments about liking the Hex Key have been made;
Low cost - think used. Used is always a better bargain than new.
I had Bencher BY-1 & BY-2 paddles. Loved them until I tried a Kent.
The Benchers are a bit squishy. The Kent is a very solid, very nice
feeling paddle. I got mine of e-Bay for about $90. I see the Kents on
e-bay from time to tim
I agree with Jeff .. I think it's the best bang for the buck
de w1rt/john
On 10/15/07, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I recently picked up a Begali Simplex. I absolutely love that key.
>
> http://www.i2rtf.com/html/simplex.html
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> Cost-wise, it's hard to beat, and it's the smoothe
Several comments about liking the Hex Key have been made; I like mine, too
(although not the Elecraft version). If the Hex Key is such a good key, then
why is the Schurr key the one pictured with the K2 on the website?
Just wondering...
Clark KE4RQ
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Rob Lundahl wrote:
Any recommendations for a low cost Iambic cw key?
Do you really mean an iambic keyer, or do you mean a high speed
electronic keyer. In my view, using iambic keyers is now becoming a
skill that one only learns for the challenge of learning it. If you
want a skill that cou
My vote would go to the portapaddle key with the base at
http://americanmorse.com/portapaddle.htm. I have one and I love it. I also
have a Brass Racer, BY-1, and a K8RA and I love them too but the portapaddle
is dear to my heart.
John [K7SVV]
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From: "Rob Lundahl
Best Iambic keyer (paddle)? I don't want to start a fight.. but I find no
advantage between iambic and non-iambic. Being a "slapper" I like my good old
Vibroplex paddle...and yes, I do have a Bencher too...but I "slap" that one as
well.
I've never understood the virtues of iambic paddles. T
Any recommendations for a low cost Iambic cw key?
NV7F
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Low cost is the key word here. If you don't mind building your own
paddle, these are great, and they work very well.
http://www.w5jh.net/Black_Widow.htm
Here is a picture of the one I b
I always recommend the Bencher BY-1 as a first paddle. You can find
them at hamfests and on EBay for $60 or less.
If you can afford $150 - $200, then go for the Begali Simplex, as
N6GQ recommended. It's a wonderful paddle.
73!
Dan KB6NU
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I recently picked up a Begali Simplex. I absolutely love that key.
http://www.i2rtf.com/html/simplex.html
Cost-wise, it's hard to beat, and it's the smoothest key I've ever used.
It's also very nice to look at...
Jeff N6GQ
On 10/15/07, Rob Lundahl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Any recommendatio
Rob Lundahl wrote:
Any recommendations for a low cost Iambic cw key?
NV7F
I have 2 Benchers, I like them. I also have a Vibroplex single lever
and I like it, proving that I don't squeeze. But you said Iambic.
W4UAT, part of the N6A crew for Alpine County in the CQP that I'm on
brought his
My vote is for the Bencher ... I've owned several and have one now.
I also have a Elecraft/Bencher HexKey ... very fine, too
And, there's also a Begali . my next one.
73 Ken Kopp - K0PP
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