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Review Summary For : Vibroplex ZN
Reviews: 3MSRP: 360
Description:
The ZN ULTIMATE uses a combination of oppositional magnet
tensioning and a set of 6 miniature ball bearings to give
the operator a good range of adjustment of the key and
overall a very light touch for sending high speed CW.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/d8_ZN_ULTIMATE_iambic_paddle.html
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G0EML Rating: 2017-11-03
what a wonderful paddle key Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Having used many types of paddle i can certainly say that the ZN ultimate is in a class of its own, it has a soft bouncy feel, fine adjustment facility, sounds to the listener as if you are using a semi automatic, the weight of the paddle is very heavy so no possibility of the paddle moving whilst sending, i purchased the ZN due to the fact it looked like the mercury N2DAN base, also the Vibroplex Venus paddle, and i can truly say if you would like a fine sending paddle go for the ZN ULtimate you will not be disappointed
N4EDC Rating: 2017-01-07
Great Company, Great Key Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I first saw key at W4DXCC in Pigeon Forge, TN, September, 2016, and fell in love with key. Ordered key later in fall. Vibroplex had given a 25% discount coupon to all W4DXCC attendees. I placed order by phone. Vibroplex rep promptly,accurately, and very courteously placed order, with my discount. I received the key double boxed and well packaged. I immediately opened and examined key. PERFECT CONDITION. WELL BUILT. K3TIM's assessment is great, and I would just repeat the same. Really a joy to use, even with my limited CW skill. This will be a key I hope to pass to one of the grandchildren some day. As K3TIM says, Vibroplex has a winner. Truly a winner. Great company.
K3TIM Rating: 2014-01-22
Smooth Key with light touch Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
The much anticipated ZN Ultimate arrived. The unit was carefully double boxed and arrived without damage. The base is very heavy - this puppy isn't going to be wandering around on the desk. Build / machine qualities are excellent, can't ask for anything better. The chrome plating is top shelf on the all the parts. While this key continues the family heritage of the first Vibroplex bugs with paddles mounted via trunnions in a bridge, the ZN uses ball bearings top and bottom to hold the rod for the paddle arm. On inspection one can see the bearings but they don't stand out and distract from the beauty of the device. The action is very smooth with no resistance (magnets dialed out) or movements except in the axis of rotation. With the magnets dialed back into position, they act in opposition, increasing in resistance as the paddle pressed towards the contact. As expected one can precisely adjust the distance of paddle travel as well as the force required. The fine screw adjustments should allow one to match the precise feel required. Locking nuts hold the adjustments. The ZN as received from Vibroplex had been obviously adjusted by someone who knows high speed CW because it was so precisely setup.

In usage it's super smooth, precise and the key has a solid feel about it. The swing arms are short and stout and hit large silver contacts which is why the key has the solid tactile feedback. I can honestly say I was able to crank up the keyer speed and this key enabled me to send faster CW (now have to work on the receive portion).

Vibroplex has a winner.