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KS4RT
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 9, 2010 06:44
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CW TouchKeyer Delight
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I do not give reviews often, nor do I like to take any risk, especially with online mail order! So I only tried the CW Touchkeyer because I knew I could get a refund. I really did not expect much, but ever since receiving this little jewel, I have been very pleased! I have been in love with QRP for over 15 yrs and several of my qrp rigs do not have keyers, but I can use the CW Touchkeyer with any of them. I especially like its portability. On a scale of 1-5, I would give it a 10 (if possible)! If you are not experienced at "touch" keying, check out K7QO's code course.
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KC2SIZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 6, 2010 13:34
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No more mechanical paddles for me!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have some top of the line mechanical paddles. They're beautiful objects, but all it takes is a dog hair, a bit of dirt or a loose screw to cause the circuit to close/open when it's not supposed to. And this happens enough to be pretty frustrating, at least for me. So, I ordered the touch paddle Model P1PADW and boy was I pleasantly surprised. It is so easy to use and it is so reliable...none of the usual mechanical problems are going to mess up your QSO! I've owned this paddle for a few weeks now and I haven't touched one of my mechanical paddles since it arrived. It's that good, and I won't be going back to mechanical paddles again.
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KD6FAB
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 5, 2010 07:39
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Finally!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Purchased the keyer and all I can say is WOW!
How does anybody use a mechanical iambic with this device around? This is the touch/feel I keep trying unsuccessfully to adjust them all to. Now they will be probably never be used again. Anyone need some nice mechanical Iambic keys?
Thanks Sumner!
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F5VHC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 27, 2010 04:43
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P1PADW a great paddle
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought the P1 wired version on special offer at $60. I placed the battery and it worked straight out of the box. A really superb product and I didn't have to "get used to it". It is being used with the K1EL keyer and it doesn't matter which keying mode I use, I can use them all. My old mechanical paddles are now for sale. Who needs ball bearings and moving contacts? they are old fashioned and redundant. This is truly the "ultimate" paddle. Even the paddle spacing is perfect for me, and there are no "outages" or sticky contacts. The errors are mine now!
Hey - it looks good too, with gold finger peices and a black box weighted so it doesn't move on the desk. It doesn't move because for the first time I can paddle gently.
Well done Sumner a truly brilliant invention.
73 John F5VHC
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W7MBR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 17, 2010 15:43
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BEST PADDLE I'VE EVER USED!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just received the P1PAD Touch Paddle from www.cwtouchkeyer.com Almost immediately my cw sending errors were cut in half. It truly has the best feel of any paddle I have ever used in my 50 years of hamming. My high end mechanical paddle is now in the display case. As a matter of fact I was so happy with the P1PAD Touch Paddle and the excellent response from owner "Sumner" that I have ordered two more of them. A+++++++ Dave, W7MBR
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K4RH
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 8, 2009 16:19
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Greatest
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had for over a year and CW Touchkeyer Model P1 can not be beat and you can see this by reviews. Not everyone takes time to give a good review. This one is a 5 + + +. Easy to get use to useing.
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N6DMB
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 3, 2009 11:04
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Excellent Product
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The model I ordered was the assembled version. The P1 is also available in kit form for those who can't seem to get enough of the smell of solder. I was looking for a portable CPO which could also serve as a memory keyer for field use with my QRP rig. The idea of having no moving parts to deal with appealed to me. The P1 CW Touchkeyer exceeded my expectations.
The P1 is heavier than it looks and will stay where you set it. I like that. The paddle spacing is perfect for me, as it is identical to the Scheuneman Morse Dirigent I am now using. Dirigent is the German word for symphony conductor. To be fair, my "Dirigent" can be adjusted for a delicate touch, but changing temperatures will trigger continuous dits or dahs. If the gap is widened even slightly, you'll hear the mechanical clicking sounds of contacts being made. This won't happen with the P1. With no moving parts to contend with, the P1 is always in adjustment. My P1 did not trigger unless the paddle was physically touched. Another reviewer suggested that close proximity to the paddle was enough to trigger it. That has not been my experience. After several attempts (and now, after hours of use) I have never experienced a false trigger. The touch sensitivity on my unit is perfect.
The P1 can be powered using a 12V wall wart, but it is rated for 6 to 13.8 volts. I find that the 9 volt internal battery is ideal for all of my needs. The P1 has a host of user adjustable parameters easily accessed through a simple "press and hold" or "press and release" menu system. The combinations are clearly described in the instruction manual. When you reach a desired menu item, the unit will signal the item identifier in CW. I think that was a clever idea. You will be able to program your specific parameters or keyer memory messages quickly and easily. The P1 has a built in, tone and volume adjustable Piezo speaker which is perfectly adequate. A mini external speaker jack is also installed for convenience.
Even if I never learn to conduct a Morse symphony, my "Dirigent" will always occupy space on my desk. I'm an amateur machinist who finds a machined and finished piece of brass a thing of beauty. However, my P1 has earned a permanent spot right along side. It is a top quality piece which is convenient, fun to use, and available at a reasonable price. I find that I use my P1 all the time now and I highly recommend it.
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K2QE
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 27, 2009 16:12
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Excellent keyer
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought this keyer (P1PADW) for portable operations use - no need to worry about the keyer moving around, as is the case with so many portable mechanical keyers. The build quality is excellent inside and out, the paddle touch is just about perfect, and the overall feel of the keyer is great. Nice piece ...
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W2FBS
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 29, 2009 10:02
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Got Me Back on CW!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I was waffling about getting my CW back up to speed after so many years of neglect. I read an article on the Touchkeyer and decided to try it out. What a great product! Well designed and well made with a great feel for these old fingers.I did not have to change my grip or style as I had none, so getting used to it was quite easy.
I have been using it to practice my CW and finally have started to make some CW contacts on 40 and 75. When I mention the Touchkeyer, everyone asks about it. I recommend it highly.
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G3RXO
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 14, 2009 08:38
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CW Touch Keyer sensitivity
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Some say the Touch Paddle is too sensitive and that it triggers if you hold your fingers almost touching the paddles, as you may when using a mechanical paddle.
I tried the published modification to it of increasing the two 100k paddle feed resistors with 250k potentiometers and that does de-sensitise it of course, but it also makes the response less 'sharp' in an inexplicable sort of way.
The best value I could find was the 100K that the manufacturers install. (surprise, surprise)
It therefore remains the immutable fact that with capacity sensing paddles the operator has to adopt a slightly wider minimum finger spacing than they can with mechanical paddles.
It is only a matter of incremental change in technique and that is a small sacrifice to avail oneself of this excellent method of keying.
The Touch Paddle is a commendable product.
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