[Elecraft] Iambic Paddles -- Show-n-Tell

[Jeff Imel]

I have wanted a set of magnetic paddles for about a year now to use with my 
K1 and K2.  I decided to try to make my own and after a few weeks of 
designing, I just completed a set.  I used rare earth magnets instead of 
springs.  It is constructed using stainless steel and aluminum.  The top is 
black anodized aluminum and I used gold contacts.

A picture of the paddles can be seen here:

http://tinyurl.com/cbwta

I really like the feel that I get with magnets instead of spings.  Pretty 
smooth.

73

Jeff
K9ESE