RE: [Elecraft] Comparing HexKey CW Paddle
Along the same lines, do you think the Hexkey would be a good key for someone trying to re-learn the code (I passed the 5 wpm element to get my Tech Plus in 1996, but have yet to use it)? Thanks for any comments. 73, Dan KF4KKF -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 10:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Comparing HexKey CW Paddle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone been able to compare the new HexKey to keys made by Begali or Schurr? I have a Schurr Portable Wabbler and have had my eyes on the Graciella Vertical Key. Just wondering how thy compare. Jeff Burns AD9T I purchased one upon learning of the availability of them and I've been using it for about a week and a half now. I cannot make comparisons to Begali, Schurr or any other of the legendary keys -- I'm used to my Bencher BY-1 (which is not a bad paddle at all, IMHO), a Vibroplex single lever paddle, a Vibroplex Iambic paddle (emblazoned with a Ten-Tec logo a la Elecraft's on the HexKey), a Palm mini-paddle and that's all I can think of at the moment. I'd rate this HexKey of the most stable both in terms of weight (it ain't gonna move around and I slap the paddles fairly hard!) and in terms of holding a minimal spacing setting, it's the best of the keys I've used. But if you're in the Begali or Schurr league...I just don't know 73, Joe, W2RBA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Comparing HexKey CW Paddle
No opportunity to compare the HexKey to anything yet. When I placed my order on the Elecraft website last week, I got an email confirmation the next day saying the KHXKEY is on backorder for approximately 5 weeks... -de N7BNT Doug === On Nov 1, 2004, at 6:00 PM, Jeff Burns wrote: Has anyone been able to compare the new HexKey to keys made by Begali or Schurr? I have a Schurr Portable Wabbler and have had my eyes on the Graciella Vertical Key. Just wondering how thy compare. Jeff Burns AD9T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Comparing HexKey CW Paddle
I have the new HexKey and a Schurr Profi-2. Both are real nice. I think the HexKey have a similar feel but maybe is a little smoother. I wouldn't turn either one down. Roger, W1EM From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 8:25 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Comparing HexKey CW Paddle Has anyone been able to compare the new HexKey to keys made by Begali or Schurr? I have a Schurr Portable Wabbler and have had my eyes on the Graciella Vertical Key. Just wondering how thy compare. Jeff Burns AD9T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Comparing HexKey CW Paddle
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone been able to compare the new HexKey to keys made by Begali or Schurr? I have a Schurr Portable Wabbler and have had my eyes on the Graciella Vertical Key. Just wondering how thy compare. Jeff Burns AD9T I purchased one upon learning of the availability of them and I've been using it for about a week and a half now. I cannot make comparisons to Begali, Schurr or any other of the legendary keys -- I'm used to my Bencher BY-1 (which is not a bad paddle at all, IMHO), a Vibroplex single lever paddle, a Vibroplex Iambic paddle (emblazoned with a Ten-Tec logo a la Elecraft's on the HexKey), a Palm mini-paddle and that's all I can think of at the moment. I'd rate this HexKey of the most stable both in terms of weight (it ain't gonna move around and I slap the paddles fairly hard!) and in terms of holding a minimal spacing setting, it's the best of the keys I've used. But if you're in the Begali or Schurr league...I just don't know 73, Joe, W2RBA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
