[Elecraft] CW Key suggestions ?

[Jim Lowman]

I agree with Don about the HexKey from Elecraft.  Among other
things, it complements my K1, K2, K3 and (soon) KX3.

My previous favorite is the Mercury paddle that I bought at
Pacificon in the late 90s.  It was custom-made by the person
who acquired the rights to reproduce the original N2DAN
Mercury paddle, before Bencher acquired the rights.

Last Thursday I received my Begali Sculpture paddle, and my
friend Jay, W5JAY, pointed me to Tony's website, so I also have
a ZN-V vertical paddle on order from N3ZN that should be
here around the end of next month.

It's going to be difficult to choose a favorite from the above,
I'm sure.

Out of curiosity, I looked at auctions for J-38 straight keys.
Someone has one listed with a "Buy it Now" price of $149!
It doesn't look to be in as good shape as one that has a
similar price of $50.

72/73 de Jim - AD6CW