[Elecraft] Palm Mini-Paddles?

[David A. Belsley]

Mike:
   I think these paddles are great.  But . . .

a.  you have to make a good base for them, and
b.  you have to look closely to figure out just how they works to get  
them adjusted correctly

I affixed them to one end of a piece of plexiglass about 2.5" x  
8" (don't know the exact measurements off hand), made big enough to  
support one's hand while operating, and with 6 small feet placed to  
prevent any flexing.  The weight of the resting hand holds things  
firmly in place and gives a very secure operation.

As to adjustment, it's a bit of a pain to set them up at first, but  
once set these are fantastic paddles.  They are much more fun and  
sure to use than, say, the standard Bencher, which is a problematic  
set of paddles to be sure.  The Palm paddles have an "early contact"  
facility that allows the electrical contact to be made before the  
paddles reach their physical stop.  I personally find this very  
disconcerting and so have mine adjusted so the electrical contact is  
made at the physical stop.  This took a bit of adjusting to achieve,  
but it is quite possible.

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy


On Apr 27, 2008, at 9:21 PM, Mike Geddes wrote:



> Looking for some portable paddles to use with my K2.  Do any of you  
> use the Palm Mini-Paddles? Are they really worth $95, their current  
> selling price?  Also, I wonder how they compare with the Paddlettes  
> at $70 shipped?  I would be interested in hearing your thoughts.
>
> 73,
> Mike
> N4JX
>
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david a. belsley
professor of economics
boston college