Good but inexpensive Morse Key and Iambic Paddle (
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- Опубліковано 27 бер 2018
- Here are two inexpensive but nicely constructed Morse keys. Both are 3D-printed. One, from www.thecheap3dprinter.etsy.com, is a set of iambic paddles for $30 (but note oggies can get $5 off!). The other is a straight key from www.cwmorse.us, available for $22. Both prices include shipping inside the USA. See them in action. I take apart the paddles so you can see what's inside. I also compare these to the JJ-38, the J-38, and an old railroad key. Subscribe: / davidcasler . Ask Dave Playlist: goo.gl/inaQeB. Tip Jar: ke0og.net/tip-jar
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Update: I got the the paddles and they didn't work. Tam replaced them, and the new ones had the same problem (user error, a.k.a "read the manual"--I hadn't set my rig properly). I apologized to Tam and offered pay for the paddles or return shipping--he said to donate them to a new ham or someone new to CW, which I did. I appreciate his responsiveness and generosity. BTW, the paddles work well too!
Bought one based on your recommendation and I'm very happy with it. I added some small rubber feet to help it stay on the desk a little easier.
im just getting started in all this and i didn't even know this type existed! I thought it was only those with that little handle and spring.... So much to learn.
I enjoyed the video and also ordered the 3D printed paddle. I think it will be perfect for portable operation where weight and space are important considerations.
I ordered the navy style camelback and the qrp nano key from CWMorse and I’m eagerly awaiting their arrival! Thanks for the review!
Great video Dave.....looking forward to the F.A.R.N episode, it'll be tough to top last years.
I am happy to hear that someone has developed an affordable key that cost less than the price of a monthly mortgage payment. Pricing for iambic paddle keys and straight keys have blossomed out of control. Thanks David for presenting this. thecheap3dprinter iambic paddle will be a great addition to my portable go bag. I currently own the Bencher BY1 with the MFJ Keyer addon and a Kent Classic iambic key. The Bencher with the MFJ keyer was my first key/keyer combination that I needed for my HW-9 transceiver because it not keyer built into the chassis. There were no pico keyers or anything miniature in 1986. When I purchased the Yaesu FT817ND, 2002, I only required a key and I purchased the Kent key. Both keys are a delight to use but I dislike taking out of the protected environment of my QTH shack. This 3D printed key will be ideal for use outdoors. It may work better too especially when the air is humid. HI Even with a heavy base I use a square of shelf foam, the kind used in kitchen cabinets, to prevent the key from dancing around. I haven't developed a light touch to the paddles yet.
Thanks for the great video, Dave! It was great to meet you a few weeks back on TAC 310. I recommend the camelback keys from cwmorse. Mine works great with no base needed. I dare say that it feels just as good as my Nye Viking.
I got mine a month or so ago. Its very well built.
Thanks Dave your videos very helpful !
I received the 3D printed paddle and it works great!
Got both keys Dave and they are great for portable work.
I have a couple (actually three) of Joseph Delgado's keys. They are very nice for portable operation.
After having been out of ham radio for 25+ years, I have taken my TS-440S out of storage and have been enjoying it for a few POTA events. I have an MFJ -422B that I use for CW. I have seen these 3D printed iambic paddle units, but don’t think they’ll work for me. I am going to need to wait until I make a decision on a new radio. Staying at home. The TS-440S is a great radio. Going to the park on a regular basis. A smaller radio will be more practical. And, a radio designed for operations that did not exist when my radio was designed. I have written down the URL for the keyer, and I liked the idea of using my alma mater’s colors.
Thanks Dave for this informative video. It inspired me to experiment with building my own iambic paddles.
The JJ-38 designation for the straight key sounds vaguely familiar, but I know it as an Ameco K-4. It was affordable for new hams and was made in Japan. I bought mine at the Santa Maria Swapfest in 1991. A vendor sold them attached to a heavy iron base finished with black crinkle paint. It is still my favorite straight key and has a fair number of fans.
Neat idea using magnets instead of springs.
These would work well for portable operation, especially SOTA, or RaDAR
Just ordered one!
Tip for beginners: if you have a straight key with a short bar, such as the JJ-38 in this video, devise a clip that will hold it firmly open at all times. We rarely or never use that function anymore, but the bar tends to close itself in travel, after which you might connect it to a live transmitter and... you're live too. If the transmitter in question hasn't been matched to its antenna (which it often isn't, if you're just now patching in the key), you can easily destroy the rig that way. Securing the short bar with a clip of #14 wire, or a small zip tie, or some tape, or whatever gets the job done, can save you major heartache.