[Elecraft] simple iambic paddle

[David Wilburn]

http://electronicsusa.com/mk.html

These look like they are made pretty simple.  I have a couple of them, 
never used them much because my hands are too big and there is no 
weight to them.  But it would work fine for most folks.  Especially if 
velcroed or screwed to a board.


Dave Wilburn
K4DGW
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K3/100 - S/N 766

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Brian Lloyd wrote:
> Knowing the penchant for CW that many of you have, I thought I would ask 
> the following question here.
> 
> Does anyone have a design for a very simple iambic key that can be made 
> with simple materials and hand tools? The kids are starting to send CW 
> and I am finding they are having a LOT of trouble with a straight key. 
> Most immediately gravitate to the bencher so I am trying to find a way 
> to make a $5 paddle.
> 
> Brian Lloyd
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