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Kevin Shaw

Kent Straight Key and Paddle

I'm in the process of building my K2 and I started looking for a paddle/key
to use for CW when I'm finished. I haven't used CW in over 20 years and I
never was very proficient with a keyer. I saw a paddle and key combination
in a ham dealer catalog but it was quite pricey. I liked the combo unit
since I could practice my iambic paddle technique while actually being able
to make QSO's with the key.

During my search on the internet I found that Kent (which makes excellent
paddles I'm told) makes a combo unit exclusively for a dealer in the UK
called Waters & Stanton. Both the paddle and the key mounted on a black base
costs $98USD. I didn't think you could even get just a Kent paddle for that
amount of money. Both the paddle and the key have ball bearing movements.
Quantities are limited so I went ahead and ordered one. I'll post a quick
note when I receive it.

If anyone is interested, go to the Waters & Stanton website (www.wsplc.com)
and search for "kent-two".

73s,

Kevin
N8IQ

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Charles Greene-2

Re: Kent Straight Key and Paddle

Kevin,

You will be pleased with it. I was amazed at the low cost, and also
the prompt shipping.

Chas, W1CG

At 10:56 PM 12/10/2005, Kevin Shaw wrote:

>I'm in the process of building my K2 and I started looking for a paddle/key
>to use for CW when I'm finished. I haven't used CW in over 20 years and I
>never was very proficient with a keyer. I saw a paddle and key combination
>in a ham dealer catalog but it was quite pricey. I liked the combo unit
>since I could practice my iambic paddle technique while actually being able
>to make QSO's with the key.
>
>During my search on the internet I found that Kent (which makes excellent
>paddles I'm told) makes a combo unit exclusively for a dealer in the UK
>called Waters & Stanton. Both the paddle and the key mounted on a black base
>costs $98USD. I didn't think you could even get just a Kent paddle for that
>amount of money. Both the paddle and the key have ball bearing movements.
>Quantities are limited so I went ahead and ordered one. I'll post a quick
>note when I receive it.
>
>If anyone is interested, go to the Waters & Stanton website (www.wsplc.com)
>and search for "kent-two".
>
>73s,
>
>Kevin
>N8IQ
>
>
>
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Paul Heller-2

Re: Kent Straight Key and Paddle

>
>
> You will be pleased with it. I was amazed at the low cost, and also
> the prompt shipping.
>
> Chas, W1CG
>
>> During my search on the internet I found that Kent (which makes
>> excellent
>> paddles I'm told) makes a combo unit exclusively for a dealer in the UK
>> called Waters & Stanton. Both the paddle and the key mounted on a
>> black base
>> costs $98USD. I didn't think you could even get just a Kent paddle
>> for that
>> amount of money. Both the paddle and the key have ball bearing
>> movements.
>> Quantities are limited so I went ahead and ordered one. I'll post a
>> quick
>> note when I receive it.
>

Ditto here - I bought the combo unit last year mainly to get the
straight key, since I didn't have one anymore, and was surprised to find
that the dual paddles are really quite nice. The combo takes up a bit
of desk space because there are two keys on it, but both the paddles and
the straight key are very good, it's heavy and will not move around no
matter even if you like to slap the paddles or bang hard on the straight
key (I find I have to pick it up with both hands). The paddles &
straight key each have their own cords (with 1/4" connectors already
attached), so you could even use each to key a different rig if you
wanted to. Quite a deal at that price.

/Paul
W3PH

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Darwin, Keith

RE: Kent Straight Key and Paddle

In reply to this post by Kevin Shaw

I'd LOVE to order one but there is a Problem with them. I send left
handed with paddles and right handed with a straight key. I need to
have them separate. Arrrggghh! I considered getting one but I'd be
lifting it from one side of the rig to the other all the time so, I'll
stick with the Nye straight key on the right and Kent paddles on the
left.

- Keith -

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>> mounted on a black base costs $98USD. I didn't think you could even
>> get just a Kent paddle for that amount of money. Both the paddle and
>> the key have ball bearing movements.
>> Quantities are limited so I went ahead and ordered one. I'll post a
>> quick note when I receive it.
>

Ditto here - I bought the combo unit last year mainly to get the
straight key, since I didn't have one anymore, and was surprised to find
that the dual paddles are really quite nice. The combo takes up a bit
of desk space because there are two keys on it, but both the paddles and
the straight key are very good, it's heavy and will not move around no
matter even if you like to slap the paddles or bang hard on the straight
key (I find I have to pick it up with both hands). The paddles &
straight key each have their own cords (with 1/4" connectors already
attached), so you could even use each to key a different rig if you
wanted to. Quite a deal at that price.

/Paul
W3PH

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Darwin, Keith

RE: Kent Straight Key and Paddle

In reply to this post by Kevin Shaw

OK, you convinced me. I ordered one. If it doesn't work out, I'll sell
it on e-bay and consider the loss a rental fee and part of the cost of
the hobby :-)

Mine came to 75 pounds. I wonder what the exchange rate is? I'll find
out soon enough.

- Keith -

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Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 8:36 AM
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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Kent Straight Key and Paddle

I'd LOVE to order one but there is a Problem with them. I send left
handed with paddles and right handed with a straight key. I need to
have them separate. Arrrggghh! I considered getting one but I'd be
lifting it from one side of the rig to the other all the time so, I'll
stick with the Nye straight key on the right and Kent paddles on the
left.

- Keith -

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Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 10:46 AM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kent Straight Key and Paddle

Dave Sublette

Re: Kent Straight Key and Paddle

In reply to this post by Darwin, Keith

Hmmmm...bad problem. Have you considered elective surgery to swap sides
with your arms? :-P

Sorry....couldn't resist.

73,

Dave, K4TO

Darwin, Keith wrote:

>
>I'd LOVE to order one but there is a Problem with them. I send left
>handed with paddles and right handed with a straight key. I need to
>have them separate. Arrrggghh! I considered getting one but I'd be
>lifting it from one side of the rig to the other all the time so, I'll
>stick with the Nye straight key on the right and Kent paddles on the
>left.
>
>- Keith -
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [hidden email]
>[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Paul Heller
>Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 10:46 AM
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kent Straight Key and Paddle
>
>
>
>
>>You will be pleased with it. I was amazed at the low cost, and also
>>the prompt shipping.
>>
>>Chas, W1CG
>>
>>
>>
>>>During my search on the internet I found that Kent (which makes
>>>excellent paddles I'm told) makes a combo unit exclusively for a
>>>dealer in the UK called Waters & Stanton. Both the paddle and the key
>>>
>>>
>
>
>
>>>mounted on a black base costs $98USD. I didn't think you could even
>>>get just a Kent paddle for that amount of money. Both the paddle and
>>>the key have ball bearing movements.
>>>Quantities are limited so I went ahead and ordered one. I'll post a
>>>quick note when I receive it.
>>>
>>>
>
>Ditto here - I bought the combo unit last year mainly to get the
>straight key, since I didn't have one anymore, and was surprised to find
>that the dual paddles are really quite nice. The combo takes up a bit
>of desk space because there are two keys on it, but both the paddles and
>the straight key are very good, it's heavy and will not move around no
>matter even if you like to slap the paddles or bang hard on the straight
>key (I find I have to pick it up with both hands). The paddles &
>straight key each have their own cords (with 1/4" connectors already
>attached), so you could even use each to key a different rig if you
>wanted to. Quite a deal at that price.
>
>/Paul
> W3PH
>
>
>