[CW] little MFJ paddles

Thu, 26 Dec 2002 13:07:16 -0500

I don't recall any small paddles from MFJ, but for portable use, lots of
QRPers like the Palm Paddle http://www.palm-radio.de/.  This little paddle
has quite a nice feel, and the paddles draw back into the body for
protection when not in use.

I use them for my mobile installation http://www.qsl.net/wb8rcr/Mobile.html
and like them a lot.

They aren't real heavy, however, and in spite of a fairly sticky rubber on
the bottom they do want to move around a bit.  There is a magnetic version
which can help in some situations, but for a more permanent situation, the
base has holes for mounting to the table or piece of lead of your choice.

Marshall Emm has them at Morse Express http://www.mtechnologies.com/palm/
which I assume would be easier from Nova Scotia than ordering them from
Germany.

On top of that, they are reasonably priced.

Someone mentioned the Code Warrior Jr., which I have been wanting to get
myself, it seems like a pretty nice paddle.  If by "small", however, you
meant Bencher sized (which as far as I know is what MFJ has) then the Square
Brass Racer from Vibroplex is pretty nice, too.  It has a wooden base which
is nowhere near as heavy as the block of metal under the Bencher, but the
paddle takes a light touch and really doesn't want to walk around the desk.

72/73 de WB8RCR    http://www.qsl.net/wb8rcr
didileydadidah     QRP-L #1446 Code Warriors #35

----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2002 7:45 PM
Subject: [CW] little MFJ paddles

> I noticed in one of the amateur mags from about 6 mos ago that they were
> selling these  little paddles made by MFJ (I think!).  I considered
getting
> a pair for my work qth (up a 30 metre fire tower). but was not sure how
heavy
> they would be and if they would slide around when you used them.  Is there
> anyone on this reflector who has a set of these and could tell me what
they
> are like?  are they good and heavy so they don't slide around?  I may get
> a pair for the tower if I get some good reports.  Thanks.
> Andrew Bowlby, VE1EX
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