[CW] Best cw paddle

[Mike Hyder -N4NT-]

I've used an original W8FYO single-lever key since about 1962 and just love
it.  I use a light touch on a keyer, but a bit heavier on the bug and
cootie.  Over the years I've also owned a Kent single-lever and a Bencher
single-lever for my second station.  To my feel, the Kent is squishy feeling
but the Bencher is a sensitive instrument that works and feels much better
to me than the Kent.

73, Mike N4NT

----- Original Message -----
From: "Hank Garretson" <w6sx@QNET.COM>
To: <cw@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 6:54 PM
Subject: Re: [CW] Best cw paddle


> At 10:21 PM 21-12-02 -0000, K0HB wrote:
> >
> >I consider the Bencher a good "consumer grade" unit, but not up to
serious
> use,
> >as in contesting or Morse traffic handling.
> >
> >Without spending extravagant sums, I consider the Kent TP-1 (about $150)
> to be
> >the best pro-quality key available.
>
>
> Ciao Hans,
>
> What are the shortcomings of the Bencher that limit it to being only a
> "good 'consumer grade' unit?"
>
> What are the features of the TP-1 which make it up to contesting or
traffic
> while the Bencher is not?
>
> 73,
>
> Hank, W6SX
>
> Mammoth Lakes, Calif.
>
> w6sx@qnet.com