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N0XAS
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Rating: 4/5
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Apr 6, 2008 10:14
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Not bad for what it is.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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It's not a heavy weight key I'd use all the time -- but for portable operating, it's pretty good for what it is. Just figure on using two hands; one for sending, one for holding.
I actually have an MK-65, which is an MK-33 with a built-in keyer. It was originally a TiCK keyer, but of course I replaced that with one of my own. I do use it from time to time. I didn't find the spacing to be too wide, but it's not tough to make some minor modifications to adjust it. A guy could add a thin washer to each side of the center contact setup, or elongate the holes for the side posts a little. I didn't find it necessary to do either, but then I usually don't send over 15 WPM or so.
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JDWYER
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Rating: 2/5
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Mar 12, 2008 16:58
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Poor components
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have this keyer in my junk box. I use it infrequently but always noticed occasional intermittent dahs when using it which I could never figure out. One day I took it apart looked it over and noticed a loose connector inside the 1/8" jack on the back of the keyer. I jury rigged a line straight into the keyer bypassing this jack and soldered the leads directly to the lugs and the keyer works acceptably now. Poor components, plastic case.
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W2LJ
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 14, 2004 18:30
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It's not a Begali; but ...
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Yep, that's right, it's not a Begali; but then it was never meant to be !! This is a cool, little, lightweight, portable single lever paddle meant to be used for portable ops. If you choose to use this in your shack everyday, you are going to be disappointed. BUT if you take a small rig out for portable or QRP ops; then you will NOT be disappointed. This is a very inexpensive lil' paddle that's perfect for its' intended use. And if you break it by banging it into something or by dropping it - God knows, you won't have a heart attack over it.
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AB7JK
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Rating: 1/5
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Mar 24, 2003 00:49
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Whoa!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I've been trying to use this thing (off the air of course). The space between the paddle and the contacts is wide enough to drive a hummer through. There is no way to adjust the spacing short of taking it apart (breaking it in other words) and trying to glue it back together. It's impossible to send faster than about six words a minute without making errors. I've waisted twenty dollars on junk before but I thought those days were behind me.
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N2PVS
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 10, 2001 21:37
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a winner
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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as i have a mk-44 and really enjoy using it, i thought i'd purchase its single paddle sister, the mk-33. its another winner. looks great, works flawlessly, is well made and anyone can afford it at $16.95. in addition, jack, at whiterook, is knowledgeable, helpful, and pleasant.
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K7ESU
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 7, 2001 23:18
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It works!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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There isn't much more to say other than it works fine. For backpacking or travelling it would be just what you need. It is light, requiring 2 handed operation to keep it in place, though.
I'm surprised at how well I can send with it.
Simple, yes! But it works... and the color is real cute.
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