I had a HexKey from Elecraft for quite awhile. It was basically the
Bencher BY-1 paddle mechanism on a hexagonal base that was somewhat
heavier [and more stable] than the BY-1 base. Dave, W8FGU, made me a cover.
A deficiency in both the BY-1 and HexKey was the contact adjustment
screws. The threads are fairly coarse and adjustment was very touchy
and not readily repeatable.
Old injuries and resultant arthritis in my hands was making the HexKey
hard to use and I now use an N3ZN single-lever which has really helped.
Additionally, the adjustment screws are 52 TPI and very easy to get
right. The ZN-SL is also on a much heavier base and never moves. Dave
made a cover for it too.
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
On 1/10/2018 3:18 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
Hi all,
just small note...
The Hex key is NOT the Mercury copy.
Bencher is making their own Mercury, N2DAN keys under license and their Hex
key is another product with a bit different concept.
The Hex key is simplified paddle. It is high standard paddle but not
comparable with the Mercury, N2DAN.
The fine wide range and proper adjustment of the Mercury N2DAN is completely
"different story" compare to Hex key.
http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/p206.html
http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/p250.html
2c...
Best 73 - Petr, OK1RP
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