[CW] "Best" CW Paddle...

Mon, 23 Dec 2002 08:40:50 -0500

There are many paddles out there that are better in my opinion than the
Bencher's. My first paddle was a BY-1 and I did enjoy it be as time went
on I also noticed that the paddles have a slightly mushy feel to them,
which I did not like. I switched to another, the Kent paddles used it
for awhile and then moved that one to the mobile. I have had Schurr
Profi, very good paddle, and the Hensley I have is the best paddle
period hands down. The vibroplex iambic is a good paddle but it has a
noticeable amount of noisy feedback while sending, I called it clickity,
also the paddle was too high off the surface of the desk for my comfort
and I found the position of my wrist uncomfortable after a few QSO's.
Another alternative is the J.M. March R-3A paddle, I have one of those
and like it a lot. I am of the opinion that magnetic resistance is
better that is the reason I like the Hensley and March paddles the best.
Magnetic paddles have a certain crispness to them that is very nice and
noticeable when sending, whether for a couple QSO's or a 24hr contest.
The March paddle's resistance is interesting because it is different
than other magnetic paddles it uses magnetic repulsion, as opposed to
attraction. The N to N or S to S ends of the magnets and this works very
well, but you have to use twice a many magnets as with other magnetic
paddles. I guess that is enough about that. Hope this helps.
Merry Christmas to all on the list,
Dave, N4IN

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of Rodenbarger, John A.
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2002 10:39 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: [CW] "Best" CW Paddle...

My 2 favourite CW sending machines are a Lionel J-36 and a beige-based
"Original" Vibroplex.

I also have a set of Ham-Key paddles, a MFJ-564, and a Vibrokeyer. I
dislike them all equally...Oh, that's harsh, the Vibrokeyer is alright,
after all, it IS a single lever. I don't Iambic, don't care to learn. 

I've considerd the Kent, but when it comes down to it, I can't decide
between the single lever and that big honkin' straight key, so I haven't
gone for it yet.

73,

John WB9OFG

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