[Elecraft] looking for a paddle to replace touch unit

Vic K2VCO vic at rakefet.com
Sat Jun 6 11:22:20 EDT 2009


dw wrote:
> Hi All,
> My home brewed touch paddle doesn't get along with the k2 at higher
> output powers.
> I'm going to try some filter caps, but I think it will still probably
> not work.
> Any suggestions on a really light touch paddle?

One of the best I've tried is the N3ZN <http://www.n3znkeys.com/>. I have the ZN-5A model. 
It can be adjusted to very close spacing and tension, and has very low-mass moving parts. 
Not cheap at all, but really a good key. The Begalis are good, too, although also not 
inexpensive.

I know it's controversial :-) but among inexpensive keys the original Bencher (not the 
Hexkey) isn't all that bad if you are a light-touch guy.
-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco


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