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K2LS
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 1, 2008 10:05
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Can't be beat
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Tried all the rest over the years but still use the CTL A. I have been using for around 40 years now.
Smooth, never needs adjustment and stays put on the table!
If you have one to sell, please let me know.
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W9WJU
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 5, 2007 14:54
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Great paddle
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I orginally had a FYO paddle and it was ok but my good buddy Dave,WA9ITB, had the BTLA. I bought it at Calumet Electronics in Gary, IN. I still have it, in fact I have two of them. Sorry fellas they aren't for sale. The base is a little chipped but still works great.
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KI6CM
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 31, 2006 06:46
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The Centerpiece of My Working Key Collection
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have a key collection because I enjoy using them. I don't buy keys because they are pretty or just to have them in my collection. I have had the CTL since I was a Novice in the mid-70s. It is precious to me and I have it on a hair trigger adjustment. No other key that I have tried lets me have such a fine adjustment. Its the only key I will not allow others to touch.
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AA0TT
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 12, 2006 20:49
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Don't make em like they used to
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I was fortunate to have the chance to purchase a Brown Bros. CTL B from another ham from out of his collection. I have tried many other keys, and none compare to the Brown Bros.
It is to bad that the "modern day" folks don't listen to what has already been done. The heavy base keeps it from walking away, a problem that I had with many other keys. The mechanics are such that have stood the test of time.
If you are lucky enough to find one of these keys, get it. I spent about 8 months looking before I found mine, but it was time well spent for a quality key.
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W4YA
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 24, 2006 15:52
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Great key
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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It's mechanically simple and stable. It feels good. It never needs adjustment. I also have a Bencher, which is a poorly designed paddle compared to the Brown Bros.
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AD5VJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 24, 2006 15:17
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It touches me back when I touch it !!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Been a Ham since 1965.
Schurr, Begali, Kent, Vibroplex, Bencher, TenTec, ect I cant imagine it getting better than this Brown Brothers key.
The only thing that comes close that I have ever used is a K8RA.
I cant exactly explain this in words, but I have used keys before, but never one that:
(best way to say it)
touches me back when I touch it.
I know that sounds strange, but this key is fantastic. It makes you want to do quality code and allot of it.
That is a totally new experience for me. I cant wait to find time to use it.
If you have a chance to get one don't pass it up even if you dont like code - YOU WILL :0)
73 fer nw,
Bob AD5VJ
10X# 37210, FP#-1141, SMIRK#-5177
http://www.n5iet.com/
Code may be taking a back seat for now,
but the pioneering spirit that put the code
there in the first place is out front of it all.
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K0CBA
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 24, 2005 21:22
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The BEST di-dah-di-dah-di-dah
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Being a St. Louisian and a CW guy I have a small collection of like new Brown Bros. paddles and combos. On the paddles and the later pumps, that flat spring steel hinge is absolute engineering genius; ultimately simple, no side to side slop (up/down with the paddles) and no springs, levers, magnets or any other cludgey, hay-bail system ever dreamed up to mess with. Usually a one time adjustment to your feel is all that it will need for a life time. I believe truly that as long as one working Brown Brothers unit exists on Earth, NO ONE else can claim to have the "best" system....the best has been done. It is a crying shame that CW is a dying art to the point it would not be practical for some concern to resurrect these masterpieces as I would think the patent(s) are long expired. If you're a "sparks" guy you owe it to yourself to search high and low to lay your hands on one.
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W7QU
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 24, 2005 16:39
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the ONLY Iambic key!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I purchased my Brown Brothers Iambic key in the late 60s or early 70s. It performs flawlessly and feels as good today as it did when it was new. The only problem that I've experienced is that one of the metal springs broke and was replaced with a brass (original was chrome) piece from a door weather strip.
This is my only key and I use it almost daily.
If you ever see one of these for sale, BUY it. It's the best functioning and performing key I've ever used.
Ron, W7QU
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AH6GI
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 15, 2004 09:44
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Nice Key.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I got it new in the 1960's. I liked the look then and still like it today.
I noticed that the key in the picture has the right paddle mounted on the inside of the lever. I moved the left paddle to the inside for closer spacing on mine.
My key fits in the Vibroplex carrying case. Almost as if it were made for it. Maybe it was.
de ah6gi/4 www.kiyoinc.com/heathstuff.html
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KW4N
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 8, 2004 19:18
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CTL-B
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Have owned the Brown Bros. unit for over 30 years and never had a single malfunction. It looks as good today as it did then. Have yet to see a "used" one for sale. So if you spot one, buy it, as the seller probably has had leave of his senses.
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