re:kxpd1

[ni0c]

Hi, Tom

My KX1 is brand new.  I didn't know if I'd like the KXPD1 either, but I decided to give it a try.  My usual paddle is an old Brown Bros. iambic-- comparable to the Bencher.  I use single lever techniques (never quite got the hang of the "squeeze" techniques).  

As I was assembling the KXPD1, I thought I was going to hate it.  It gives nothing back in terms of touch.  Yet, when put it on the air, I can send very well with it using the iambic mode B setting.  That's the proof for me.  I'm happy with it!

73,

Chuck  NI0C
KX1 s/n 1287
 
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[Bob Nielsen]

A Brown Brothers paddle isn't really comparable to a Bencher (it's  
much better IMHO, and feels almost as good as my Begali Simplex).

I've been concerned about the same thing, but maybe I'll give the  
KXPD1 a try.  At least it is a lot lighter than any of my other keys  
(except the White Rook, which is more like a toy).

73,
Bob N7XY

On Nov 28, 2005, at 6:09 PM, Chuck Guenther wrote:

> Hi, Tom
>
> My KX1 is brand new.  I didn't know if I'd like the KXPD1 either,  
> but I decided to give it a try.  My usual paddle is an old Brown  
> Bros. iambic-- comparable to the Bencher.  I use single lever  
> techniques (never quite got the hang of the "squeeze" techniques).
>
> As I was assembling the KXPD1, I thought I was going to hate it.  
> It gives nothing back in terms of touch.  Yet, when put it on the  
> air, I can send very well with it using the iambic mode B setting.  
> That's the proof for me.  I'm happy with it!
>

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[Thom LaCosta]

On Mon, 28 Nov 2005, Bob Nielsen wrote:

> A Brown Brothers paddle isn't really comparable to a Bencher (it's much
> better IMHO, and feels almost as good as my Begali Simplex).

Wow...I have two Brown Brothers....the paddle and the paddle/key combo...
Love how they work...and nice to know that they are comparable to the
high price spread.

73,Thom-k3hrn
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