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WD0BC
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 6, 2012 13:03
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THE BEST and more...
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used my magnetic BULLDOG ( that base now discontinued) for or 4 or 5 years with GREAT SUCCESS.
I recently noticed a problem keeping the key from working properly every stroke of the key.
I contacted Louis K9LU via email reguarding the problem. I wanted to purchase a replacement which I could install on my magnetic base.
MY UNIT WAS REPLACED.....NO CHARGE!!!!
YOU CAN'T ASK FOR A BETTER GUARENTEE or BETTER SERVICE than that.
Looking forward to another long camping season with my BULLDOG.....GREAT KEY.....GREAT SERVICE !
BULLDOG is another product that has the quality and service of an Elecraft or Buddpole!
Thanks Louis!!!!!!!
WD0BC
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F5NZY
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Rating: 4/5
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Feb 20, 2007 12:54
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Light and Small...
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought a BD2 and a BD5-817 for my FT-817ND. I received my 2 keys, very well packaged within 7 days. The BullDog keys are smooth. The BD5-817 is great for /PM (Pedestrian Mobile) and the BD2 has a strong magnetic base. This is convenient... Of course this is not as comfortable as a Bencher Hex Paddle or a Schurr Profi2, but it works!
73,
Steph, F5NZY
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W5LXG
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 28, 2007 11:11
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Surprising good cw perfomer
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Just spent a frustating time trying to adjust Bencher BY-1 and could not get it to "feel" right. Dusted off the Bulldog I once used for a QRP rig and gave it a whirl. It feels better to my fingers than the BY-1, but not as pleasing as my Bencher "Hex" magnetic. Also most toy like appearance, one would not believe how smooth it sends and feels. Mine has suction cups which work well on my glass table top. Well worth the money.
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TF8GX
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 16, 2005 14:15
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Exellent !
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Bought mine in Dayton/OH 2004 .
Have it with me when i´m travelling and it works great. VY smooth to work with .
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K1WCC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 13, 2004 07:31
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Great little paddle
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I was looking for an easily carried paddle for use camping with my 706 or FT-817. I saw the Bulldog (with magnetic base)at Dayton and bought it right away. I have not been disappointed. I attached it to an Altoids tin and got on the air right away. I was never real comfortable using a Bencher but this little key has a nice feel to it and I use it at home now as well. It's built using common materials and may eventually wear out but no sign of that yet. It's worth the price.
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KG0WX
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Rating: 4/5
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Nov 2, 2003 08:53
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Works FB @ QRQ but.......
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I'd have given the little thing a 5 except for the suction cups - they won't stick to anything! The key came with this blue tacky putty which augments the suction cups and works well but after a few thousand characters it tends to ooze out from the bottom of the cups. Maybe it's just me - I tend to send with a heavy fist and I've found even the most sturdy key will move when I go faster than 20 wpm.
Other than that, It's a great value and a smooth performer. I would recommend this product.
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GL0VJP
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Rating: 5/5
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May 4, 2003 19:24
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Bulldog
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I'm a small collector of morse keys, I bought my bulldog twin paddle a couple of years ago. I was amazed with the quality of workmanship for the price. I haved used it and found it to be great. I love it and would recommend it to anyone.
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K7GVI
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 24, 2003 23:46
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Excellent
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just got the Bulldog Paddle today and to tell you the truth I was shocked!! The magnetic base version that I got came inside a medicine bottle, which I will definitely use as a carrying case. It is perfect for what I want to do with it. I really enjoy hiking and since this paddle is so small and lightweight I can take it anywhere. I also weighs about two ounces ( a huge plus ). I don't have much experience with Iambic Keyers, so I don't know how this one compares with the bencher or other higher dollar keyers but as far as I'm concerned this paddle will be used for a long time. It really is neat to see exactly how it is made. You can take a look for yourself at http://www.amateurradioproducts.com/bd2.html
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KC0ODY
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 9, 2003 14:26
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Puts the "fun" in functional
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just got one of these as my first keyer. I had never worked with an iambic keyer before and being a new General, had never even been in a QSO using CW before! I used the little Bulldog during my first hour-long ragchew and what a little delight it is-- easy to use, very light and does not require anything but a light touch. I stuck mine to an old CD case and held it on my lap during the entire QSO. Have not had to use the putty that came with it. This is my only keyer, but I think it would make a great addition to a mobile and/or QRP rig.
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KB5HWS
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 26, 2003 23:55
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Good key for the price
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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As you can tell from the reviews, this key is not for the 'key snobs'. However, it is small, light, well-built, and inexpensive. It is cleverly built out of simple materials (coat buttons and a binder clip), but complex enough in detail to make the workmanship well worth the price.
The triangular base with suction cups is very hard to use, but the key is *very* easy to re-mount on something else. I simply removed the base and mounted the key on the clipboard I use for logging. Works great.
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