[Elecraft] key

[Ron D' Eau Claire]

> Im looking for a key for my k2. I use a bencher paddle on my kenwood rig.
> What are you guys doing out there for a key for the k2?
>
> john

Golleeee... That's like asking a fellow whether a brunette or a blonde make
a better wife!

Well, for what it's worth, when I did use paddles I really liked my "Brass
Racer" with the magnetic control of the tension.  I have an original Scotia
model but I understand the Vibroplex version maintained the same feel.
Before that I had used an inexpensive "Ham Key" paddle mounted in my
homebrew "AccuKeyer". They felt fine too, but were a lot fussier to get
adjusted to my liking. Something like the basic "Ham Key" paddles are good
if you are going portable. Some of the dedicated paddle users here can
advise on some of the modern-day rugged paddle sets that are popular for
banging around on field trips.

For a real "key" I use a World War II vintage J-38 for a "hand pump" for QRS
work and switch between a wonderful E.F. Johnson "Speed-X" and a Vibroplex
Standard semi-automatic key (better known as "bugs") for a little more
speed. I enjoy them so much my "paddles" are on display and the bugs and
J-38 make the CW around here.

Oh, yes...while we are at it, Cobi, the love of my life, is a brunette.

Ron AC7AC
K2 # 1289