[CW] Straight key vs paddle

[Michael Baker]

Hi Michiel, 

For what my opinion is worth, you might take a look at the paddle kit made
by Jerry Haigwood, W5JH. It sells for $67 as I recall and is a fine paddle
kit that you can finish any way you want. I left mine with a pattern in it
caused by the orbital disk sander I used on the parts. Looks cool and I
added the optional red plastic paddle finger pieces he offers. Nice touch,
and works well. Hard to beat for the money.

 

http://www.w5jh.net/Black_Widow.htm

 

 

Check out his mini paddle he makes for the PFR3/kx3 rigs. I have one of
those as well. Nice keys.

 

 

Michael Baker  K7DD
k7dd at cox.net

From: cw-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:cw-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Michiel Wories
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:47 AM
To: CW at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [CW] Straight key vs paddle

 

Hi I am starting to edge closer of finishing my Morse Code training (10
chars left using Koch).

 

I'm slowly starting to consider what key I should use. I have a straight
practice key, but after watching some youtube videos I think to skip that
entire experience. Paddles feel much more intuitive and easier to use.

 

I'm sure to some it is CW blasphemy ; ) -- anyone out there who skipped the
whole straight key experience?

 

Plan to get a German made mini paddle that goes with my FT-817. If you have
any other recommendations for a good paddle that doesn't empty my wallet
that will be great.

 

Thanks,

Michiel

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