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“I am the designer of all Palm Radio paddles. Dl9SCO. If you are interested in a Mini Paddle, Palm Single, Pico Paddle, Palm Pico Single, Code Cube or any other item formerly manufactured by Palm Radio, please send me an email: dl9sco@darc.de”
Yes, it is Hannes, DL9SCO
Good news!
Their stall was busy at Ham Radio FN. I saw a few SOTA guys at the stall queing up to buy Palm Paddles. They had plenty of stock Friday/Saturday. I have two Palm keys so no need to spend any money!
73 Phil G4OBK
Really good news, I already have enough Palm keys so no need to get another.
Best of luck to Hannes and his enterprise.
73’s Wal VK2WP
Cost??
This is not new ‘news’. Hannes has been doing keys for some time but not as a large scale operation. I think the recent exposure has come about due to Hans Summers showing his Green Palm paddle at FN.
He’s had a stand at FN for the last 3 years selling them. Basically they were made out of selected left over parts from when the business closed. If new parts are being produced then even better.
I have 2 of the first batches but had to rebuild the leads a few times. So far got 13 years out of my first key probably had 5 rebuilt leads.
vk5cz …
Just ordered a Pico Paddle Classic Black.
I would be interested as well, not if the price is a secret though.
Most of them are 185 EU, shipped. I ordered two of the green, one mini and one pico. He still uses the original three pin connectors, which were a problem for me but not for him.
Elliott, K6EL
Well, it was news to me, and I immediately ordered a Palm Pico. I was so happy I could still get a new one! Hannes filled the order quickly and was super friendly.
165 euros shipping in the EU incl.
My two greens arrived my address in the USA in ten days. Very nicely made. I use them 3 mm short of fully extended. Feels better.
Elliott, K6EL
