Key for mobile CW?

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M0RGM
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Key for mobile CW?

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Looking for suggestions for a paddle key that can be strapped to my leg for short activations when mobile (parked up). Current use of a handheld paddle is OK, but I would prefer something "fixed"

Grateful for any/all suggestions.

Richard M0RGM
K1GC
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Re: Key for mobile CW?

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Lots of great options available. I really like the Bamatech TP-III with that specific application in mind, but you could make just about any portable paddle work.

TP-III
https://www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/ba ... y-rot.html

Leg strap that works well with the TP-III
https://www.bamatech.net/tastenzubehoer ... p-iii.html

I also have dual lock on the CW Morse/N0SA SP4 paddle and it works with a homemade leg strap for a lot less invested.
https://cwmorse.us/products/sp4-sota-po ... 8170410243

Both are magnet paddles and have worked well for me.
Andrew (grayhat)
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Re: Key for mobile CW?

Post by Andrew (grayhat) »

M0RGM wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:03 pm Looking for suggestions for a paddle key that can be strapped to my leg for short activations when mobile (parked up). Current use of a handheld paddle is OK, but I would prefer something "fixed"

Grateful for any/all suggestions.

Richard M0RGM
you may consider picking a so called "pilot kneeboard"

https://www.amazon.com/pilot-kneeboard/ ... +kneeboard

and adapting it to host a paddle, the combo will also host your logbook and pen/pencil :D
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