Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex key collectible on eBay

I have one I will part with for half that —$200. 73, Tom K4AEN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex key collectible on eBay

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth?

Yes, of course as Gus said the Bencher BY-1 is far different - single pivot, spring tensioning, no adjustment. (Set spring tensioning, no adjustments to make other than desired contact spacing) It is completely different system compare to Hex key. It is not possible to mix up them... 73 - Petr,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth?

Other than having two paddles for iambic keying, these keys are quite different. The BY-1 is fragile and finicky; the Hex key is solid and easily adjusted. I've had both and much prefer the Hex key. However, both have been replaced by a Scheunemann M-Dirigent (was Schurr Profi).    

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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. 

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oun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Charlie T Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 10:13 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth? A paddle keyer named "HEX" ??? I thought you were asking about an Al

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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,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth?

I think this is what one looks like. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 1/9/2018 1:14 PM, IK4EWX wrote: Scott, the hex key is a copy of a N2DAN on an hex base, produced by Bencher after they bought the right of N2DAN paddle. Sure it is a great key. Vibroplex/Bencher now sell il for 324 $, I think this is

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth?

Scott, the hex key is a copy of a N2DAN on an hex base, produced by Bencher after they bought the right of N2DAN paddle. Sure it is a great key. Vibroplex/Bencher now sell il for 324 $, I think this is adeguate value for this first class iambic paddle. I own a great N2DAN paddle, so I think to

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Select "Completed listings" on the left of the ebay page and you can see what past items sold (or did not sell) for. Two recently sold for about $200. That is the real value I would use as a reference. Ebay has transitioned to a lot of "Buy It Now" and "Best Offer" items instead of auctions. Many

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: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth? I paid $200 for mine new a few guests ago. Passed it to another CW op when I purchased a real N2DAN Mercury paddle. I liked the Hex a lot. Very stable and solid feel. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 8, 2018, a

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There is a big difference between what someone asks and what someone is willing to pay. There are overpriced things on eBay posted all the time by people trying to flip them just to make money. I shake my head many times over the prices I sometimes see things listed for. If your going that route

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There's one listed on eBay right now for $399.95. --- Chuck Milam, N9KY n...@arrl.net On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 9:38 AM, Nr4c wrote: > I paid $200 for mine new a few guests ago. Passed it to another CW op when > I purchased a real N2DAN Mercury paddle. > > I liked the Hex a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth?

I paid $200 for mine new a few guests ago. Passed it to another CW op when I purchased a real N2DAN Mercury paddle. I liked the Hex a lot. Very stable and solid feel. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 8, 2018, at 2:55 PM, "j...@kk9a.com" wrote: > > $1? > > John

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth?

No worries, John! I should have been a little more specific. We see the world through our own eyes, which is the source of much confusion. 73, Scott N9AA On 1/8/18 7:16 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: Sorry, I was not aware that you were referring to an Elecraft CW paddle. I was not aware that they

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth?

Sorry, I was not aware that you were referring to an Elecraft CW paddle. I was not aware that they made these. To me a hex key is the same as an Allen wrench which is inside an Elecraft envelope with every transceiver and k-pod. John KK9A john wrote: $1? John KK9A Scott Manthe wrote:

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If it was binary it would be worth a lot more,  and work with the Elecraft gear,  but being Hex it does not have much use these days. Id be afraid of it casting a spell on my radio,  not going to put a Hex on mine. Merv K9FD/KH6 $1? John KK9A Scott Manthe wrote: Does anyone know what an

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craft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Morrow Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 5:07 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth? >Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got >one in great shape that I'm considering selling. > &

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>Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got one >in great shape that I'm considering selling. > >Thanks, >Scott N9AA Have you contacted the Elecraft Hex Key Collectors' Association (EHKCA) website, or joined their e-mail list on QTH.net? Frankly, run-of-the-mill

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth?

$1? John KK9A Scott Manthe wrote: Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got one in great shape that I'm considering selling. Thanks, Scott N9AA __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

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39¢ ??? C -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Scott Manthe Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 1:11 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth? Does anyone know what an Elecraft

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth?

Does anyone know what an Elecraft labeled Hex Key is worth? I've got one in great shape that I'm considering selling. Thanks, Scott N9AA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

Hi All, I'm a bit late responding, but I haven't seen quite the answer I would have given. So, here's my suggestion. The "no skid" shelf liner stuff is good, but I've found a particular type that seems to work best. It's actually the cheaper type. At places like Walmart you will find

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

Ed, Sorry, but yes that should have been Tony, N3ZN. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/16/2015 12:51 PM, Ed wrote: Don, didn't you mean, N3ZN? Ed K7AAT -Original Message- That worked well for me until I bought a paddle from K3ZN which has more than enough weight on the base to keep it

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

Those rubbery little mats that keep a cell phone from slipping off a car's dashboard will keep a keyer paddle from walking around the desk. Never tried it with a keyer paddle on a dashboard, however! 73, George, K5KG On 10/16/2015 12:04 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Adding to the plywood idea, for

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Don, didn't you mean, N3ZN? Ed K7AAT -Original Message- That worked well for me until I bought a paddle from K3ZN which has more than enough weight on the base to keep it solid. Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

A good point, often the feet on a paddle are hard rubber which offers little traction to the desk top. As rubber ages it tends to harden as well. Those with softer rubber feet and keeping those clean to prevent dirt and wax buildup are much more prone to stay put. If you clean your your

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FWIW,I use Lok-Tite Fun-Tak mounting putty from Home Depot. Ir holds very well, but when peeled off my wood desk, it comes off cleanly and can be repositioned and reused. 73, Pete N4ZR Download the new N1MM Logger+ at . Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at

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I found my key moved around a bit much for me but had difficulty finding something to make it sticky. I finally removed the feet and replaced them with some 5 ply plywood used for model aircraft. You can find it at the hobby stores and hardware stores. It is 1/4" thick. That provides a surface to

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

I agree with the others on the moving paddle syndrome. :-] Over the years, I've had a number of units with a 3 or 4 lbs base. On the light extreme, I had a Schurr warbler that would slide off the bench if you breathed on it! The heavy ones are less prone to move around, but sometimes it happens.

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Forced by college dormitory rules against nails in walls, a trip to a bookstore more than 50 years ago resulted in the absolute best material to keep paddles and keys from sliding on any surface. Sold originally as white silly-putty-type stuff and called "Hold-it," today it goes by a variety

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

I don’t do CW, butI know that occupational therapists use Dycem non-slip material. It comes in thin sheets and thick mats. That stuff is really great. http://www.rehabmart.com/category/Non-Slip_Plastic.htm

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Adding to the plywood idea, for a really solid "no movement" key, drill holes in the plywood that match the feet on the paddles - so the paddle feet fit into the holes. The real key to the solution is to extend the plywood out to the front of the paddles so that your hand rests on the plywood.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

While it's not as heavy as its older brother, the Mercury, the key is even more stable when it lies on a thin silicone sheet. If a silicone sheet, often used as gasket material, is not available, try snipping short lengths of silicone tape and placing one under each Hex Key foot. It works

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I bought some stuff called something like gooey, sticky pads, probably the silicone material you're referring to. It is nearly impossible to move a paddle sitting on these pads, even if you want to! 73, /Rick N6XI On Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 3:27 AM, Marc Veeneman wrote: > While

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That's why I love my K8ra P5 big dog. 7 lbs. Solid brass key with rosewood handles. I was hoping to sell the Elecraft key. I have my P5 paddle and a Begali Blade Straight key. 73's Gerald KC6CNN On Oct 15, 2015 9:59 PM, "ac5p [via Elecraft]" < ml-node+s365791n760914...@n2.nabble.com> wrote: >

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Hard to imagine the big ugly(IMO) hex key being "too light" to stay in place?  It must be due to poor surface contact with the bottom of the foot pads.  The suggested methods should work well as should small squares of double faced mounting tape under the pads.   Mike  AC5P  On

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That's the stuff! If is isn't gooey and sticky, yet does not leave residue, it's probably not silicone. Some pieces are sold as dashboard holders for GPS devices or cell phones, but they often have embossing or raised edges or some other impediment to full-on paddle holding power. And some

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

From: Rick Tavan N6XI <rta...@gmail.com> To: Marc Veeneman <mhv...@gmail.com> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57 I bought some stuff called something like gooe

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

rta...@gmail.com> To: Marc Veeneman <mhv...@gmail.com> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57 I bought some stuff called something like gooey, sticky pads, probably the silico

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

I have a Special Edition Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 057. This key is too light for my heavy hands. I am offering it for sale or trade and wanted to give the Elecraft List first shot at it. So Make a offer* OFF LIST* of either the amount you would pay or key you would want to trade. Thank you

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Thank you all for your great responses. I tried most of them and they all work well. Hope to catch you all on the air. Thank you again and 73's Gerald - KC6CNN - KC6CNN - Gerald K2 # 5486 K3 # 6254 KX3 # 757 -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key

I have been relearning to send CW again. I am using a Bencher/Elecraft Hex Key Serial # E067. It is a typical bencher key with a weight of 3 lbs 2 ounces. I guess I am heavy handed and have been slapping that thing around the desk like a red headed step child. lol. I went and looked for a heavy

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You don't need a heavier paddle. Just museum wax on each foot. Press into position. Your paddle will stay put and not leave any marks if you decide to pry it up. 73 - Steve WB6RSE On Aug 17, 2013, at 6:12 PM, KC6CNN wrote: Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number

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On Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:12:39 -0700 (PDT), KC6CNN wrote: I did find a heavy key, I ordered the K8RA Big Dog P5 key at 7 lbs. I hope it stays put. Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number of Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it. First, the desk surface

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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key I have been relearning to send CW again. I am using a Bencher/Elecraft Hex Key Serial # E067. It is a typical bencher key with a weight of 3 lbs 2 ounces. I guess I am heavy handed and have been slapping that thing

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http://www.hdaccessory.com/servlet/the-1696/sticky-gummy-dashboard-mat/Detail This and related products solve all my paddle jitter problems. Much stickier than the rubber shelving liners I'd used in the past. /Rick On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 6:12 PM, KC6CNN kc6...@gmail.com wrote: I have been

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On Sat, 17 Aug 2013 19:30:01 -0700, Rick Tavan N6XI wrote: http://www.hdaccessory.com/servlet/the-1696/sticky-gummy-dashboard-mat/Detail This and related products solve all my paddle jitter problems. Much stickier than the rubber shelving liners I'd used in the past. Good steer, Rick. Same

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I switch between keys frequently using a variety of straight keys, bugs, cooties and paddles, sometimes during a QSO. It would be a royal pain to have any kind of permanent mounting. I have a couple of pieces of leather I got from a Tandy store years ago. Michael's also has nice pieces about

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key

ELECRAFT Hexkey For Sale Mint says it all On QRZ.COM $175.00 Shipped Continental US Lower 48 Only Contact me off list NK9G @ WIdotRRdotCOM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

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I have an Elecraft Hex Key for sale 150.00 plus shipping, please contact me off list. I love the key but I now have a ZN-9A and can only use one at a time ;-) 73, Doug W7RDP __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key

The finger tabs on this keyer are they held by rivets or screws? On my other Bencher the finger tabs are held by rivets and the dit paddle is getting loose which is a bit annoying. Anyone have any tips on this or info on the hex? Thanks much gentlemen. ~Brett (KC7OTG)

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Screws I think, but very shallow socket heads. 73 de M0XDF / K3 #174, HexKey #375 On 03/03/2008 08:27, Brett Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: The finger tabs on this keyer are they held by rivets or screws? On my other Bencher the finger tabs are held by rivets and the dit paddle is getting

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key

On Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:27:16 -0800, you wrote: The finger tabs on this keyer are they held by rivets or screws? On my other Bencher the finger tabs are held by rivets and the dit paddle is getting loose which is a bit annoying. Anyone have any tips on this or info on the hex? Thanks much

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In a message dated 3/3/2008 12:28:35 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The finger tabs on this keyer are they held by rivets or screws? On my other Bencher the finger tabs are held by rivets and the dit paddle is getting loose which is a bit annoying. Anyone have any

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex-Key feet

Hi Bob, others From several replies I've come to wonder if there are different feet used on different vintage HexKeys ... I suspect Bencher buys them in bulk and maybe from different sources and they'd have little reason to be concerned with the firmness of the feet. I've just compared

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key

Many thanks to all that replied to my odd request for info. Thanks go to: 4dgh,4nn,1rgb,0ve,0ukk,7pm,1euy and 3zvt. And of course to any I may have missed. Thanks again GilK8EAG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: