[SADXA] VIBROPLEX IAMBIC PADDLE SET

Thu May 16 15:39:44 EDT 2019

Now that you are Zeroing in on a key that goes up to 100 mph take a look at the CT599. I had one given to me many years ago and I love it. It is heavy and doesn't walk around on the table if you have a heavy hand and is great. It has all  the adjustments you need to set it up right.
W6XI

> On May 16, 2019 at 12:09 PM Richard Schmidt <k7nsw at ispud.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> Bill: thank you for your information. The key you mention is apparently no longer available. I looked on the eHam.net. That source says the key is currently in production. I looked elsewhere and discovered that after the original maker died his two brothers took over the production. I looked for their webpage and it is no longer available. This disappoints me because that key fit one of my important criteria: made in America. I have nothing against the Italians. I do like to keep my money at home. Please overlook the fact that my wife drives a Toyota! 🙂
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> > On May 15, 2019, at 3:40 PM, Bill Clark <bill.clark.jr at outlook.com> wrote:
> > 
> > K8RA (SK) for me. My K8RA single lever paddle replaced my Vibroplex single lever.
> > 
> > The K8RA iambic has by far the highest number of top notch reviews on eham of any paddle.
> > 
> > I think some other people have taken over the K8RA business.
> > 
> > 73, Bill K6WSC
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: sadxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net <sadxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Jim Wysocki
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 3:21 PM
> > To: sadxa at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [SADXA] VIBROPLEX IAMBIC PADDLE SET
> > 
> > I used a Vibroplex iambic for several years back in the '80's.  I remember the paddle as being difficult to set up, but once adjusted it held its settings.  I just had to learn how much tension to put on the knurled lock nuts.  I sold the Vibroplex after I acquired a Nye Viking iambic paddle, since the NV paddle had an action that better matched my CW sending style.  Still later I went to an electronic keyboard.  Now I've come back to paddles again.
> > 
> > When it comes to keyers it's all about sending style.  No two people press those paddles in the exact same way, so what worked well for me might not work for you and vice versa.  GL on your research.
> > 
> > 73, Jim  W9FI
> > 
> >> On 5/15/2019 10:56 AM, Richard Schmidt wrote:
> >> I am weary of the way my Bencher iambic paddle set suddenly takes off on its own sending code - always dits. Time for a change. I am thinking about the Vibroplex iambic paddle set. However, one person tells me it is tedious to set and does not hold a setting. If you have used or are using this key I will appreciate hearing from you. This inquiry is limited to the Vibroplex iambic key. Please do not share your enthusiasm for your favorite key - often costing much more money and made in far away places like Italy. I will go there with you if the Vibroplex turns out to be a poor choice. So, Vibroplex iambic users, past or present - what say you? Thank you and “Good DX”!
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