Jim:

Without a doubt, I'd recommend the Bencher B Y 1.

I believe the going rate for a set is approx $100, but it is well worth the 
money due to the high quality of the product.

You can go with something cheaper like some MFJ models, but the quality just 
isn't there.

If you need any more info, just let me know.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Stanga" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:42 AM
Subject: Re: CW USB Interface


> Hi Tom,
>
> Thanks for the info re the keyer made by Phil Whitehouse.
> I will send him an email and see what I can find out.
> I have been away from this stuff for a while but I assume I would need a
> good set of paddles to go with this keyer is that right?
> If so, which paddles do you recommend?
>
> 73, Jim, KC9U R D
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Tom Behler
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 7:55 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: CW USB Interface
>
> Jim:
>
> Contact Phil Whitehouse (W1GEE).
>
> His e-mail address is:
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Phil makes a CW keyer that plugs into the straight key jack of an HF rig.
> The other end of the keyer has a serial port connection, but I have used 
> it
> successfully with a serial to USB converter for years.
>
> The keyer costs approx $30 if I remember correctly.
>
> Perhaps Jim now makes one with a direct USB connection which, of course,
> would then make the serial to USB converter unnecessary.
>
> Let me know how it goes if you do contact him.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Stanga" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 7:16 PM
> Subject: CW USB Interface
>
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I am taking a refresher CW course.
>> I am looking forward to building my speed  up.
>>
>> Any ideas of a CW/USB interface that might work with my sound card?
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> 73, Jim, KC9 U R D
>>
>