There are also paddles originally
> made as a kit by NorCal QRP group, but now sold by Vibroplex, that have
> springs but are more suited to carrying to a field operation.
>
Neither the Norcal nor the code warrior have springs - Both are magnetic -
the Vibroplex is much nicer than the Norcal and cost $99 - I don't know what
the Norcel kit cost, but it was 1/2 or less of the Vibroplex when available.
You are correct that they are well suited to carry to field operation or
mobile use.
73
George
W4LT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart Rohre" <rohre@arlut.utexas.edu>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] new set of paddles for my Jupiter
> John,
> Well, I have both types of paddles. Spring action, is of course a coil
> spring. For my touch, I like the magnets replacing the springs better,
but
> they are a bit of a chore to adjust. Of course, so is a spring tension.
> Some Spring paddles are easily upset and fall apart, like the Bencher.
Easy
> to fix but a bother going to a field operation or coming home. The
magnets
> attract a steel piece and when you key you are pushing against magnet
> attraction, so you get a spring like action, but not as mechanically
"hard"
> if that makes sense.
>
> I would expect the magnets to hold the adjustment longer, as they should
not
> have metal fatigue the spring suffers and are not as influenced by
> temperature of the air. There are also paddles originally
> made as a kit by NorCal QRP group, but now sold by Vibroplex, that have
> springs but are more suited to carrying to a field operation.
>
> The Vibroplex Co. has a magnet model paddles set as well.
> Stuart
> K5KVH
>
>
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