[Elecraft] Kent Straight Key and Paddle

[Kevin Shaw]

I'm in the process of building my K2 and I started looking for a paddle/key
to use for CW when I'm finished. I haven't used CW in over 20 years and I
never was very proficient with a keyer. I saw a paddle and key combination
in a ham dealer catalog but it was quite pricey. I liked the combo unit
since I could practice my iambic paddle technique while actually being able
to make QSO's with the key.

During my search on the internet I found that Kent (which makes excellent
paddles I'm told) makes a combo unit exclusively for a dealer in the UK
called Waters & Stanton. Both the paddle and the key mounted on a black base
costs $98USD. I didn't think you could even get just a Kent paddle for that
amount of money. Both the paddle and the key have ball bearing movements.
Quantities are limited so I went ahead and ordered one. I'll post a quick
note when I receive it. 

If anyone is interested, go to the Waters & Stanton website (www.wsplc.com)
and search for "kent-two".

73s,

Kevin
N8IQ