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| Reviews Summary for N3ZN KEYS Model ZN-5A |
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Reviews: 16
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $250
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Description: This is a QRQ paddle with short lightweight aluminum arms, magnetic tension, ball bearing movement, quick adjusting contacts and magnets. No locking nuts.
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More info: http://www.n3znkeys.com
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KI4SNS
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 13, 2008 06:30
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terrific addition
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just received my 5a and all I can offer is kudo's. Tony is great at communications, timeliness and most importantly producing a fine product.
As a relative newcomer to CW, I can say without reservation that this is one fine addition to my growing key collection, and given how it works, size and workmanship it will certainly get a workout. TU, Tony for surpassing my expectations, I look forward to yrs of enjoyment with your exceptional key.
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W2RRT
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 16, 2008 07:01
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great paddle
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Received my paddle last week Jan.10 2008. I removed the paddle from it's container and saw a beautiful made paddle. The workmanship is beyond description.I've beem using this paddle for five days and the transition from a single lever to a double lever paddle will take a short time. It operates very smoothly with fluid motion. A real pleasure. Tony, you did a great job. Thanks
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WA0UDZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 30, 2007 09:35
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Outstanding
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The ZN-5A is quality and precision craftsmanship at the highest level. And it is a work of art in my shack. As my confidence and skill continues to grow with this paddle, it becomes more and more of an extension of my arm. The result is that my CW is more accurate than it ever has been.
My highest marks to Tony and this product.
73s
Ron Recsnik - WA0UDZ
Richardson, TX
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EA7OM
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 15, 2007 14:37
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Excellent paddle and service!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I've been searching for a good CW paddle and now I can say that I got it. It´s incredible smooth and easily adjustable. Very well made. In almost a week I received my parcel in Spain. Good job and excellent service!
Best 73'
JUAN EA7OM
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DJ8GO
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 28, 2007 15:42
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The Z06 of Paddles
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The Corvette Z06 that is. If Begali builds the Ferraris of the CW world, then this is the best that American high-performance engineering has to offer.
Like the best of today’s paddles, the ZN-5A uses the design paradigm of minimizing the moving masses. Carbon fiber finger pieces are mounted on very short aluminum arms, which weigh in at a fraction of an ounce - no lumbering dead weight here. The arms have the ideal near 1:1 geometry and revolve around high-quality racing bearings. Gold plated contacts with a silver core resist oxidation and make sure that even the lightest touch is translated into a reliable contact closure. Repelling magnets, mounted very close to the pivot, provide a consistent return force. The adjustments are locked in place with set screws and won't fluctuate with tempeature or time.
In actual use this paddle is right up there with the very best. Whether you are coasting along on Easy Street at 55 cpm or you are racing it at the highest speed that your fingers can muster, this paddle will not let you down. Even if you’re not a speed demon (yet), it’s nice to know that the paddle you’re driving will never be the limiting factor.
Dealing with Tony is an absolute pleasure, and he will bend over backwards to make sure that you're happy with your purchase.
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WA3QWT
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 7, 2007 06:17
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Paddle exceeds expectations!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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My xyl graciously presented Tony'e Model 5A paddle to me as an anniversary present (ok, I admidt, she had a few hints in advance!).
I must say that the key exceeded my expectations. The product screams quality from the initial "out of box" impression, which only continues to grow with use. Accurately setting close contact spacing and tension literally takes seconds, without instruction. Sending becomes more of an extension of the mind and less of a mechanical interface. The only downside if that I can't blame the paddle anymore when I botch a character.
This is a great CW instrument.....
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N6KJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 23, 2007 14:31
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Very Nice Key
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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What a huge improvement over my old Bencher Paddle. The action is smooth. It stays adjusted the way I want. It doesn't move around the table. All of the things I was hoping to improve upon over my bencher have been achieved. It is a very nice looking paddle as well.
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WA4D
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 30, 2007 17:44
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CW fades with grace
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Now that code is optional for FCC licensing, the art of CW will slowly fade away. If you want to renew your CW skills, diversify your key collection or just give yourself a classy gift that epitomizes the purity of the mode.....then the ZN5A Key is one way to go.
Built with machine grade components and elegant in it's simplicity, the ZN5A is almost transparent when properly set up.
Personally I can only copy 22wpm (with full accuracy) and send "clean fist" at around 20wpm. The flawless silky smoothe action and near silent mechanics of the ZN-5A makes me feel better than I am. Perhaps it's an illusion. Illusion or not, I'm enjoying this finely crafted instrument that is a tribute to a dying art.
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JA3BKP
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 14, 2007 18:52
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Fantastic! ZN-5A paddle
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I had use 20 or more paddles since started ham radio. The ZN-5A becomes the best favorite paddle. It's a great finished and has fantastic touch for keying.I'll use it forever.
Thank you very much Tony.
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KJ5XF
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 8, 2007 10:51
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Nice paddle!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have been using the paddle for about 2 days now and so far, I am VERY impressed. I have several iambic paddles in my collection (Begali, Schurr, Hensley, etc) and this one ranks up there with them. For the current price, it's a GOOD DEAL!
Tony is also very easy to do business with, and
he delivered within the timeframe that he originally mentioned.
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