[TenTec] Paddles

[Troy Wideman]

Gary, I also liked the old Brown Bros. However, I'm now using the Vibroplex
iambic paddle and really like it. I tried Bencher but prefer Vibroplex since,
to me, it has a more durable construction and a very smooth "feel". I also
have the Brass Racer but the iambic standard design is my preference. I did
home-brew different plastic paddles based on an idea in QST to give me a
little lower spot to touch on the paddles. 73, Troy, W6HV

Gary E. J. Bold wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I write the "Morseman" column in the NZART (New Zealand)
> Ham journal "Break-In".  Recently, ZLs have been contacting
> me to find out where they can buy keyer paddles.  I found out,
> to my surprise, that neither Bencher nor Vibroplex have agents
> in New Zealand.  We have to import.  Before advising people,
> I'd like some advice:
>
> Two questions:
>
> 1. What paddles are you all using now?   How do you like them?
>
> 2. I have a cherished Brown Brothers iambic paddle I love, bought in
> the USA in 1977.   I hear now that they are out of business.  Is this
> true?
>
> I suspect, from comments I hear, that a number of others might
> like to read comments on paddles as well.
>
> Incidentally, is everybody aware of the excellent small PIC-based
> keyers made by Steve, K1EL?  See
>
> http://members.aol.com/k1el/test.html
>
> Disclaimer:   No relation, no business interest, I just like his products.
>
> 73, Gary ZL1AN.
>
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