Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
Hi Greg, Unfortunately, no. Elecraft no longer offers it through their business. I was in the same boat a couple of weeks ago, as I wanted a second one; since I now am set up to run remotely. This way, both set of paddles would have the same feel to them I wouldn't have to lug the one set across the country! I found that the place with a decent price is HRO... $220 with free shipping. 73 de Jim - KE8G Greg Bohning At Gmail gregbohn...@gmail.com wrote: Is the special edition HexKey still available ? Regards , Greg W6atb Via iPhone Cycle Siren, Inc 877 477-4736 __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
You can still get the same key, but with a Bencher logo, directly from Bencher. Michael VE3WMB Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey Is the special edition HexKey still available ? Regards , Greg W6atb Via iPhone Cycle Siren, Inc 877 477-4736 __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
That is correct, but the cost is $325, as compared to HRO's price of $220; including free shipping. 73 de Jim - KE8G Michael Babineau mbabin...@magma.ca wrote: You can still get the same key, but with a Bencher logo, directly from Bencher. Michael VE3WMB Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey Is the special edition HexKey still available ? Regards , Greg W6atb Via iPhone Cycle Siren, Inc 877 477-4736 __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
Yikes ! It is very a nice paddle (I have the Elecraft model) but I am not sure I would pay $325 for it, $220 sounds ok. I guess Bencher raised their prices recently .. I am almost afraid to check to see what they are selling the Mercury paddle for. Michael VE3WMB On 2013-07-22, at 1:21 PM, Jim - KE8G wrote: That is correct, but the cost is $325, as compared to HRO's price of $220; including free shipping. 73 de Jim - KE8G Michael Babineau mbabin...@magma.ca wrote: You can still get the same key, but with a Bencher logo, directly from Bencher. Michael VE3WMB Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey Is the special edition HexKey still available ? Regards , Greg W6atb Via iPhone Cycle Siren, Inc 877 477-4736 __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
The Mercury is going for $525!!! 73 de JIm - KE8G Michael Babineau mbabin...@magma.ca wrote: Yikes ! It is very a nice paddle (I have the Elecraft model) but I am not sure I would pay $325 for it, $220 sounds ok. I guess Bencher raised their prices recently .. I am almost afraid to check to see what they are selling the Mercury paddle for. Michael VE3WMB On 2013-07-22, at 1:21 PM, Jim - KE8G wrote: That is correct, but the cost is $325, as compared to HRO's price of $220; including free shipping. 73 de Jim - KE8G Michael Babineau mbabin...@magma.ca wrote: You can still get the same key, but with a Bencher logo, directly from Bencher. Michael VE3WMB Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey Is the special edition HexKey still available ? Regards , Greg W6atb Via iPhone Cycle Siren, Inc 877 477-4736 __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
Another possibility is to get a brass plate from here: http://www.arkayengravers.com/elecraft/ One could get one with the Elecraft logo and your call engraved on it. He must have permission to use the logo and may even be able to duplicate the original Elecraft Hexkey one. Only Ken can answer that. I will say I have been happy with my purchases. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 7/22/2013 1:21 PM, Jim - KE8G wrote: That is correct, but the cost is $325, as compared to HRO's price of $220; including free shipping. 73 de Jim - KE8G Michael Babineau mbabin...@magma.ca wrote: You can still get the same key, but with a Bencher logo, directly from Bencher. Michael VE3WMB Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey Is the special edition HexKey still available ? Regards , Greg W6atb Via iPhone Cycle Siren, Inc 877 477-4736 __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
If you are not in a hurry and don't mind a used Bencher BY-1, look around at hamfests, I got a BY-1 for $60.0 (10 or 12 years ago.maybe more now).It wasn't (isn't) perfect cosmetically but functions as well as a new one. Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 - Original Message - From: Jim - KE8G k...@cox.net To: gregbohn...@gmail.com, Michael Babineau mbabin...@magma.ca Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 1:21:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey That is correct, but the cost is $325, as compared to HRO's price of $220; including free shipping. 73 de Jim - KE8G __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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I paid around $500 for an N2DAN Long Island Mercury paddle back in the late 90s at Pacificon, before Bencher acquired the rights. So, that's not bad, considering inflation. Wouldn't part with mine. Until I bought a Begali Sculpture, I'd never had a paddle with such a nice touch. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 7/22/2013 10:29 AM, Jim - KE8G wrote: The Mercury is going for $525!!! 73 de JIm - KE8G __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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I have one I'd consider selling - the Long Island Mercury. Would consider offers if anyone is interested. Thanks. mike, k5wmg On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 3:03 PM, Jim Lowman jmlow...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I paid around $500 for an N2DAN Long Island Mercury paddle back in the late 90s at Pacificon, before Bencher acquired the rights. So, that's not bad, considering inflation. Wouldn't part with mine. Until I bought a Begali Sculpture, I'd never had a paddle with such a nice touch. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 7/22/2013 10:29 AM, Jim - KE8G wrote: The Mercury is going for $525!!! 73 de JIm - KE8G __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
I used a BY1 mobile for 5 years. It sat on the seat next to me, though occasionally a fast stop in traffic sent it into the firewall. No idea why I didn't think to tether it. Try that with a Hexkey! It's still in daily use in the shack and must be at least 30 years old now. Terrific key. Simple and rugged. When I tried to order replacement nylon pivots (they wore out), Bencher replaced them for free. Customer service Elecraft-style. Eric KE6US On 7/22/2013 11:07 AM, rck...@comcast.net wrote: If you are not in a hurry and don't mind a used Bencher BY-1, look around at hamfests, I got a BY-1 for $60.0 (10 or 12 years ago.maybe more now).It wasn't (isn't) perfect cosmetically but functions as well as a new one. Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 - Original Message - From: Jim - KE8G k...@cox.net To: gregbohn...@gmail.com, Michael Babineau mbabin...@magma.ca Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 1:21:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey That is correct, but the cost is $325, as compared to HRO's price of $220; including free shipping. 73 de Jim - KE8G __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
Is the special edition HexKey still available ? Regards , Greg W6atb Via iPhone Cycle Siren, Inc 877 477-4736 __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
Greg, My understanding is that the Elecraft Hex Key has been discontinued. 73, Scott, N9AA On 7/22/13 12:00 AM, Greg Bohning At Gmail wrote: Is the special edition HexKey still available ? Regards , Greg W6atb Via iPhone Cycle Siren, Inc 877 477-4736 __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
On Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 9:00 PM, Greg Bohning At Gmail gregbohn...@gmail.com wrote: Is the special edition HexKey still available ? Nope; http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-magnetic-Hex-Key-td7576029.html I have one that I might be willing to sell, but I'm not in a hurry to do so ... maybe it's a collector's item now? ;) 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey
This occurred to me immediately of course, but the Bencher folks couldn't assure me that the bare steel base would be suitable for chrome plating. They said the reason they don't offer a chrome version is the reject rate for chromed hex bases. I don't know if this is due to the finish of the steel that appeared in the chrome finish or not. I didn't ask the obvious ... how is the Hex Key base different from the (chrome) bases of their famous square-based paddles? Perhaps a different supplier and/or material. Brass? Along the same line ... if someone has a Hex Key, please look closely at he top surface of the large square post and see if you can see file-like marks in the metal that appear in/through the chrome ... especially at each corner. Mine has these, but they are fine enough that they most likely wouldn't show if the post was painted like the base. Still, it -IS- a fine paddle and a joy to use. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Brian Lloyd To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Thursday, 07 June, 2007 03:02 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's HexKey On Jun 6, 2007, at 5:55 PM, Ken Kopp wrote: I'm a long-time CW op (54 years) and agree it's about the best I've ever used, too. Attaching a house logo and adding a S/N is another example of Elecraft's marketing savvy. Mine's S/N 290, FWIW. (:-)) No, there's no way to buy a chrome version, from either Elecraft or Bencher, even at a premium price. So, take it apart, strip the base, and take it to your local chrome- plating shop. Then you can attach S/N 0001 to it. :-) 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT 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] Elecraft's HexKey
Ken Kopp wrote: ... Along the same line ... if someone has a Hex Key, please look closely at he top surface of the large square post and see if you can see file-like marks in the metal that appear in/through the chrome ... especially at each corner. Mine has these, but they are fine enough that they most likely wouldn't show if the post was painted like the base. Hi Ken, I have an original Bencher Hex Key, bought before Elecraft started selling their re-branded version. There are no visible tool marks on the chromed main post or any of the other chrome plated parts. It really is a fine paddle -- my personal favorite. 73, Gus Hansen KB0YH ___ 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] Elecraft's HexKey
I in no way want to detract from the folks at Elecraft and their great products, but the HexKey is a Bencher Hex Paddle with an Elecraft logo glued onto the base. (My logo came off and needed reattaching.) Interestingly, Elecraft sells it for less than Bencher's listed price. I'm a long-time CW op (54 years) and agree it's about the best I've ever used, too. Attaching a house logo and adding a S/N is another example of Elecraft's marketing savvy. Mine's S/N 290, FWIW. (:-)) No, there's no way to buy a chrome version, from either Elecraft or Bencher, even at a premium price. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] Elecraft's HexKey
On Jun 6, 2007, at 5:55 PM, Ken Kopp wrote: I'm a long-time CW op (54 years) and agree it's about the best I've ever used, too. Attaching a house logo and adding a S/N is another example of Elecraft's marketing savvy. Mine's S/N 290, FWIW. (:-)) No, there's no way to buy a chrome version, from either Elecraft or Bencher, even at a premium price. So, take it apart, strip the base, and take it to your local chrome- plating shop. Then you can attach S/N 0001 to it. :-) 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT 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
