I'm In!!!/palm paddles

[wd4lst-2]

After months of reading the list and one post, I jumped in.
Just ordered a K1-4 w/atu. Seems like if you want a rig that doesn't consider cw an "oh, by the way, it can do that as well" option, it narrows it down to Elecraft and Ten-Tec. That is where customer support seems to take over and narrow it down to Elecraft. The ft-817 was my 3rd choice in a qrp portable, (kx1 being my 2nd), but the obvious "cw first" concept of Elecraft, combined with the level of technical discussion on the reflector (including responses from the lead gurus) made it a no brainer.
Is there any experiences with the Palm Radio mini paddles? any other ideas for a set of portable friendly paddles?
Thanks,
Pete
wd4lst


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[Brian Mury-3]

On Thu, 2006-04-13 at 21:37 -0500, [hidden email] wrote:
> Is there any experiences with the Palm Radio mini paddles? any other
> ideas for a set of portable friendly paddles?

I bought a Palm Radio mini paddle a few years ago. I love it. I found it
very easy to adjust to have a great feel. You can adjust the spacing,
the tension, and also set it to have either hard or soft stops. I like
how it retracts to prevent damage, and I like the multiple mounting
options (the base can use magnets, screws, or double sided tape, and can
attach to the bottom, top, or either side).

I used mine with my base radio for some time, and would be quite happy
to use one as a permanent base paddle. I didn't feel it was a compromise
at all. I'm now using it mobile, and it works great there too.

You can read lots of reviews here:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1472

73, Brian
VE7NGR/VE1NGR

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[Sandy W5TVW]

I tried all sorts of things and the Palm mini paddle is great little paddle.
It ain't cheap, but iit IS GOOD!

I had a "Bulldog" paddle I used and liked very much, but it's "life" isn't
very long!  Wore it out too fast so didn't get another one!
73,
Sandy W5TVW
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Subject: [Elecraft] I'm In!!!/palm paddles


| After months of reading the list and one post, I jumped in.
| Just ordered a K1-4 w/atu. Seems like if you want a rig that doesn't consider cw an "oh, by the
way, it can do that as well" option, it narrows it down to Elecraft and Ten-Tec. That is where
customer support seems to take over and narrow it down to Elecraft. The ft-817 was my 3rd choice in
a qrp portable, (kx1 being my 2nd), but the obvious "cw first" concept of Elecraft, combined with
the level of technical discussion on the reflector (including responses from the lead gurus) made it
a no brainer.
| Is there any experiences with the Palm Radio mini paddles? any other ideas for a set of portable
friendly paddles?
| Thanks,
| Pete
| wd4lst
|
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[wd4lst-2]

Many thanks to all who responded to my post. There are plenty of options to mull over on the paddles. First things first, I guess. Now is the time to clear the bench and dust off the scope.
73s and Happy Easter
-Pete wd4lst
NAQCC 363

>
> | After months of reading the list and one post, I jumped in!

Pete Axson
WD4LST
17901 NE 18th Ave
Citra, FL 32113

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[Alexandra Carter]

One possibility is to get the Elecraft paddles for the KX1 and either
mounting them on a base or making a bracket or something that allows
their use with the K1. 73 de Alex NS6Y

On Apr 14, 2006, at 2:03 PM, <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Many thanks to all who responded to my post. There are plenty of
> options to mull over on the paddles. First things first, I guess. Now
> is the time to clear the bench and dust off the scope.
> 73s and Happy Easter
> -Pete wd4lst
> NAQCC 363

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[Ralph Tyrrell]

Sandy:
I have both the Palm mini paddle and American Morse
Porta Paddle. I prefer the American Morse paddle.

http://tyrrell.us/amateur/  click on American Morse.

However I think I really would like a single lever
paddle, any one have one they want to sell?

Ty, W1TF



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