[SCCC] springless key

[Art-W6KY]

I have used Brown Bros Iambic keys since 1958 so I'm spoiled. I agree 
with Dan about the
non-linear tension. I had the Vibroplex Brass Racer (magnetic) and the 
throw arms were very
light so the magnetics would work. Therefore the keyer has very little 
'feel'... Spent most of my time
adjusting the key. Haven't adjusted my Brown Bros in about 3 years an my 
spacing is very close...
I tried a Bencher and spent most of my time recovering the parts as the 
spring kept flying across
the shack....I would go for the Vibroplex single lever or Kent single 
lever.
73 es Good Luck, Art  W6KY

Radiodan-W7RF wrote:
>  Loren,
>
> Personally, I do not like magnetic tension as it is not linear in it's
> tension as the lever is pulled away from the magnet. The farther you get
> away from the magnet, the less tension there is, even through just the short
> throw on the lever movement (depending somewhat on how close you like the
> adjustment).
> With a conventional spring system, the spring tension is unchanged in the
> short throw of the paddle.
>
> I like a very short throw in my iambic paddle and prefer a simple vibroplex.
> The make a single lever and iambic in their basic model and can be had for
> about $75 used in good condx.
>
> Regards, Dan Magro W7RF
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: sccc-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:sccc-bounces at contesting.com] On
> Behalf Of Loren Hunt
> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2007 7:17 PM
> To: sccc at contesting.com
> Subject: [SCCC] springless key
>
> All,
> I am looking into the purchase of a magnetic
> (springless) paddle to replace my old Autronic paddle.
> I would prefer a non-Iambic single paddle type as it is what I am used to.
> I'm not wishing to break the bank on a high end unit but I don't want any of
> that fine junk either. I have 2 questions:
> 1) Are the springless units "all that" or am I just limiting the field? I'm
> not apposed to springs, just trying to upgrade an old key with something
> better.
>
> 2)Who makes good single paddle keys these days? I was looking at the
> Vibroplex Code Warrior JR but it looks Iambic.
>
> Merry Christmas and HNY from AD6ZJ, Loren
>
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