Hi Eric,

I use the vibroplex two-lever paddle.  I had Bencher paddles for a 
while, but sold them when I got the Vibroplex paddles.  I had the MFJ 
piggyback keyer on the Bencher and sold the combo when I got a Curtis 
keyboard.  The Bencher had a heavier base than the Vibroplex paddles 
I use now and that anchored them much better.  The keying action of 
the two is pretty comparable though.

73,

Dave, W7OQ

At 01:36 PM 10/3/2010, you wrote:
>Hello listers,
>I'm finally going to get a paddle to go with my new rigs.
>
>I am considering purchasing the Bencher Hex key.
>
>Does anyone on the list have any other recommendations.
>
>I'm beginning to believe I should confine my activities to mostly 30 =
>meter CW.
>
>I was listening this afternoon to the California qso party on 20 meters =
>hoping to make a contact or two. The signals I could here at my qth were =
>for the most part very weak.
>
>73,
>
>Eric
>KU3I
>
>
>
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