[Elecraft] Paddles in General

[Paul Gates, KD3JF]

I have been reading the emails on paddles and
especially the KXPD1. I hesitated about the paddle
when I was thinking of getting a KX1. I hated to spend
that much money for a paddle. Usually since I am
retired and do not make much money I have to sell in
order to buy. Well, this time I got some money that I
was not expecting which would cover the KX1 and all
the perks. I am not disappointed. I like the KXPD1
very much. I have alway accepted the Apostle Paul's
message that whatever circumstances we find ourselves
to be content!!

Through the 44 years I have had keys, Vibroplex
paddles, Bencher paddles, etc. I did purchase years
ago Vibroplex Bug! Was that ever a mistake. My first
thought was .... How can I get rid of this thing!! <g>
In fact if I detect a guy or gal using a bug and
calling CQ I will QSY immediately. However, after
saying all that ....  at the National Museum of Amer.
History in Wash. DC where I volunteer on Wed's, we
have a Bencher Paddle and a Vibroplex Bug and I am
trying to learn to send on that "blasted" Bug!! And
when I try to adjust the weight I go crazy!

Of course I consider myself a new comer to CW because
I did no CW from 1985 to 2003.

Paul, KD3JF

On the double paddles I never squeeze for I just touch
softly and I am very pleased!

Paul

Paul Gates, KD3JF
K1 #0231
KX1 #1186
XG1