What morse paddle do you use when you go activating?
I find that the paddle I use at home is too big, too heavy too delicate for /p operation.
Thank you
Peter
What morse paddle do you use when you go activating?
I find that the paddle I use at home is too big, too heavy too delicate for /p operation.
Thank you
Peter
In reply to ON3WAB:
I use a palm paddle Peter. They are superb for /p work, lightweight, comes with an adjustment key built into the base and the paddles retract into its case for safe transport. In my opinion not a lot to beat it.
73 Mike GW0DSP
In reply to G3VQO:
When I confront my demons face to face and attempt some Morse I use the Palm Paddle. Small, lightweight, reliable, well made and the company is run by some really nice guys. I bought mine direct at their stall at last year’s Friedrichshafen rally or look here http://www.palm-radio.de/
Andy
MM0FMF
In reply to ON3WAB:
When operating /A from Cornwall I also use the Palm Paddle, small and lightweight enough to travel by air it has the added bonus of having a magnetic base which sticks like glue to the top of the rig.
73
Roy G4SSH
In reply to ON3WAB:
Mini palm for me too…
Alain F6ENO
using only PALM PADDLE !
good stuff and the best for portable operating.have mine since 3 years
without any fault
vy 73 Klaus
using only PALM PADDLE !
73, Mario
Mini Palm Paddle (MPP-817) here too. Great piece of kit.
Tom M1EYP
Palm Paddle… after making some adjustments to suit my preferences…but that was easy.
Magnetic base is great.
73 Marc F/G0AZS
Many thanks for all the info, everyone. Interesting links.
Within 5 minutes after sending my e-mail I got a reply from Hannes DL9SCO.
And the palm mini paddle MP-817 with magnetic base has been ordered !!
Ideal for a candle light pick-nick with matching antenna, transceiver and cookies…
73,
Peter
In reply to ON3WAB:
I reckon the palm paddle is quite the activators favourite judging by this thread Peter, you will love it, have fun.
73
Mike GW0DSP
Thanks Mike, it think this was indeed a unanimous decision.
Life can be so easy :o)
Peter
In reply to ON3WAB:
Just posted on Flika some pictures of the key I always use /p
Materials used
Piece of plastic window sill
Piece of copper clad board
Two micro switches
Piece of junior hacksaw blade
Trouser belt
A few nuts and bolts
About 2 hours to build
Weight negligible
Value Zero (You can loose it on a hill;-))
All in the best ham spirit
Rob
G4RQJ
I am known to be a disaster at DIY, Rob, that’s why I bought the ready made thing :o).
Look at this chap, though. The article written in dutch, but you only need to look at the pictures to see what an artist this is.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~pa0fri/Diversen/Paddlekey/paddlekey.htm
73
Peter
In reply to ON3WAB:
Peter, MP817 also here …
Jure S57XX
I think I made the right choice, Jure
73
Peter
In reply to ON3WAB:
Beautiful work Peter, the worst thing about retiring is leaving all the good tools behind:-(
73
Rob
The creation of the paddles is purely to test his mechanical skills. He also doesn’t like deadlines, but wants to put his heart into his creations.
I personnally find the “tapper key” a smart design.
He doesn’t use springs, but magnets in his work.
That’s about the most important things mentioned in the article.
Peter
I am very happy with my Palm Mini Paddle!