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From net.ham-radio Sat Jan 16 08:58:06 2016
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From: (Bob Clements)
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: Keyer paddles
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Date: Wed, 15-Jan-86 16:18:48 EST
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To whomever was asking about keyer paddles:

Well, it has been a while since I pounded brass regularly. I still copy
it a lot (W1AW machine-sent bulletins) but don't send much. My top
speed was 25 WPM.

Back when I did use CW enough to want a good keyer paddle, I asked
K2KIR what he recommended - being a CW traffic hound. He suggested
one made by Brown Brothers (of St Louis, as I recall). I got one
and never regretted it. It is very solid, feels great, less filling,
no problems at all. It's iambic (though I learned on a keyer before
iambics were common, so I don't use it that way).

I haven't seen an ad for one in a long time, so I don't know whether
they are available any more or not. If so, I recommend them.

/Rcc
(K1BC)
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From: (Paul Koning -- LAS Engineering)
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: what kind of keyer do you like?
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My favorite paddle was homemade (by my father PA0JKG). It was completely
free of backlash or play because it basically consisted of two paddles
hinged at the back by broad leaf springs. Maybe someday he or I will
write it up...

I once tried the Vibroplex paddle. Perhaps it was misadjusted, but it
felt like a piece of garbage. Loose bearings and generally unpleasant.
Considering their reputation, I was quite surprised; now I wouldn't
even consider one. In fact, any mechanism that needs adjustment to be
free from play isn't designed right. (The Bencher passes on that test
judging by the picture; I've never tried one.)

I seem to have lost my own paddle in the last move, but when I start
looking for one again I'll probably start with the homemade kind, and
only if I run into trouble with that would I consider buying one.

paul pa0pkg


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From: (Ed Sparks)
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: What kind of keys do you like?
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All you Brass Pounders out there, please help!

What type of keys/keyers/paddles do you like? I've been using
a J-38 straight key for years, and also an old Heathkit HD-1510 keyer.

But now, having used a friend's Bencher for a few weeks, I'm
ready to look for a better key! Both the Bencher and the Vibroplex Iambic
look like fine choices, and both are about the same price. But each has
its strengths and weaknesses. I will eventually try both, side by side...
but until I can (there's no Vibroplex dealer in Austin) I would welcome
your comments and recommendations!
73,
Ed

Edward Sparks, WA5ZEG KVUE-TV Austin, TX )
{asci1,ihnp4,seismo,gatech,harvard,ctvax,ucbvax}!u t-sally!kvue!sparks


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Subject: What kind of keys do you like?
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Since I only received my license again in August, I can't give you much
of a recommendation on paddles, but I thought I would mention that I just
built an 8044 keyer from scratch. My wife gave me a Meisel Music paddle
for Christmas so that's what I am using right now.

I am sure that it may not be as good as the Bencher or Vibroplex, but I got
a good price on it! One thing is for sure--it does beat my J38 and old bug
that I once used!

Hope to catch you on CW someday.

73,
Jim
N0GLP
Hewlett Packard
St. Louis


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From: (STEALEY)
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: What kind of keys do you like?
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I am also using the Hi-Mound key from Meisel Music, but I think it
is better than the Vibroplex which it replaced. Beautiful construction,
and much better price. Also it is a twin paddle, squeeze keyer, whereas
the old vibro keyer was not iambic. Vibroplex does make a n iambic
model now, however.


From net.ham-radio Sat Jan 16 08:58:06 2016
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From: (Dan Levin)
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: What kind of keys do you like?
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Date: Mon, 13-Jan-86 20:28:40 EST
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I'm not much of a CW type (just ask some NCCC guys :-), but I
love my Bencher. Can't say enough good things about it
performance wise, and it looks good too.

- --
***dan

{allegra,astrovax,princeton}!fisher!djl
The misplaced (That car sure is rusty!) Californian

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