[Elecraft] KX3 CW paddles

[Pete Spotts]

On 07/24/2012 02:23 PM, Ralph Parker wrote:
>> This little paddle is cute and ingenious. But it drives me crazy!...
>
> I don't have a KX3 (yet), but I do consider my self a serious CW operator.
> I would not expect the stick-on paddles of the KX3 (or KX1) to be used for
> more than casual mountaintop operation. I wouldn't drag my Begali (or my
> Elecraft HexKey) out in the woods - I'd take my Palm paddles or Paddlette,
> or wait for the new Begali design.
>
> For inside use, I wouldn't give up the accuracy and ease of sending I get
> with my separate keyer and regular paddles, whatever they happen to be at
> the moment.
>
> Respectfully submitted,
> Ralph, VE7XF
>

Anyone looked at one of these? Larry makes some very fine paddles (I 
have no stock in his effort!):

http://n0sa.com/?page_id=56 (the ESP)

With best regards,

Pete

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