[Elecraft] CW: Best low cost iambic key?

Nick Waterman laptop at noseynick.com
Thu Oct 25 22:04:05 EDT 2007


>> Any recommendations for a low cost Iambic cw key?
> 
> Low cost is the key word here. If you don't mind building your own
> paddle, these are great, and they work very well.
> http://www.w5jh.net/Black_Widow.htm

Seconded. I spent DAYS polishing the brass to a fantastic mirror finish.
If I was to do it again I'd give it 10 seconds under the mini-sander and
leave it with the swirly matt finish. Well worth it though, great feel,
nicely adjustable, and yup, a great KIT paddle to go with your kit rig   :-)

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