Steve,

Thanks a lot.  I'll certainly check that site out.  I definitely wouldn't buy just on the basis of a review, but really want to get as much input as I can to see 
what the trend seems to be.  

As for the pc, I'm just a purist I guess although I won't go quite as far as using a straight key full time.  <grin>

Don  W6SMB 


On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:57:51 -0500, Steve Forst wrote:

Hi Don,

Guess I'm lazy, but I do all my cw by the pc.  I'd check out the product
reviews on e-ham.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/

There are seperate sections for keyers and paddles.   I wouldn't buy
something just based on  someones's review, but you can get an idea of what
is out there and  find links to the mfgr's web  sites.

73 Steve KW3A


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Bishop" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 7:12 PM
Subject: keyer/paddle recommendations


> Hi all,

> Well, I'm slowly working to get back onto HF.  I'm primarily into CW and
wondering what is a good memory keyer such as some of the old AEA keyers?

> I'd like to be able to program it with callsign and also contest info.

> Also, I had an old paddle which was kind of beat up due to several moves,
and the spring action is shot and the levers are bent.  I got most of this
> straightened out, but it just isn't the same anymore.  So, think it's time
for a retirement.

> The two paddles I know of are Vibroplex and Bencher but can't really make
up my mind.

> Sorry, I just can't bring myself to use a keyboard except for maybe a bit
of playing around.

> Any comments or suggestions?

> Thanks,

> Don  W6SMB






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