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Review Summary For : K8RA Iambic Paddle
Reviews: 230MSRP: 65
Description:
Modestly priced, beautiful paddle
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.k8ra.com
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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W7KKK Rating: 2008-06-08
Good Buy Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I am a casual CW Op.
I have owned a number of paddles including Bencher, MFJ, Kent, Vibroplex and many others.
I have tried and sold many keys over the years including a P2.
But in the end I came back and bought another P2.
I think for the money this is one of the best values out there.
The only mistake I made was selling the first one.


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Earlier 5-star review posted by W7KKK on 2005-08-05

I got my P-2 and quickly made the contact adjustment and spring tension to suit my needs.
Great feel, nice heavy brass base that won't move around you.
Get one before he raises the price!
I already like it better than the Kent that I have.
KE5PWL Rating: 2008-06-07
impressive Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I bought the k8ra p-2. because of the great reviews here. I am very impressed with it. jerry is very easy to deal with, he did not waste any time shipping. The packing was very good, as far as the p-2 goes, super smooth i made no adjustments to it all. unpacked it, wired it up, and started making contacts. and the rosewood finger pieces add a touch of class to my desk too.
KB1JZU Rating: 2008-05-24
Very Impressive paddle Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
5 years after getting my 3 licenses, I decided to get serious with CW (last contact was during my general test)
Although clearly not qualified to give a detailed review, I researched the web, looked at the commercial keyers, and set my price limits.
This paddle (P2) is a work of art. I am amazed at the quality and value. Could not be happier and am now working on getting proficient.
Ordering from Jerry was as easy as it gets and I had the paddle the same week it was ordered.
I wish everything worked this way.
Bob KB1JZU
KC2NTV Rating: 2008-05-23
P2 best for the $ Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Thanks for an absolutely beautiful paddle. Your craftsmanship is proof that YOU CAN judge a key by its cover… Thanks for your hard work.

I found it very easy to adjust, and a joy to operate. See you on the air.

Glad I went to Dayton to get it!!

Dit Dit

Scott D
KC2NTV
G0RIF Rating: 2008-05-17
Looks great - works great! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This (P-2 with walnut finger pieces) is my first ever paddle so I base this review entirely on what I see and feel - I have no basis for comparison other than other quality instruments be they ham related or not.

In any sense this is a wonderful piece of engineering. Jerry has to be congratulated on just how good these things look!

I am worked hard to get used to iambic keying but so far so good and the paddle retains all the minor changes to settings I'm making as I get used to the feel of the instrument.

A US based colleague of mine was kind enough to transport this across the Atlantic for me and at around $130 these paddles represent excellent value for us Brits. I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and I expect this paddle will be with me for many years - it's certainly built to last...and enjoy!

73, Dean - G0RIF
KM6EG Rating: 2008-04-28
Highly recommended Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Jerry uses common materials to fashion a quality product - good to just look at and a pleasure to use. Excellent personal service as others have said. I'm really glad I checked eHam and found this jewel. Previous key was a Vibroplex Original.
K1ESE Rating: 2008-04-17
Super Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
The paddle is great, high quality and plenty of adjustments. The service from Jerry is even better. Never found anyone better to deal with in or out of radio.
W7JBJ Rating: 2008-03-12
Excellent workmanship, K8RA the best! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I got a P2 form Jerry, K8RA a few years back. What a delight to use! I used a bug and straight key for over 40 years until my wrist started to get sore after a short time. Now I can send with this for long periods of time with no problems. Workmanship is excellent! The best part is working with Jerry and his family! The most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure to do business with in over 50 years in Amateur Radio! Thanks to Jerry and his family for this wonderful paddle the P2!
73,
Gil,W7JBJ
RA1AOP Rating: 2008-03-07
Perfect quality! Very nice communication! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Have two K1 and K2J. Both works perfectly.
Always great communication with Jerry.
N7IC Rating: 2008-02-26
Can't be beat! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Having used the P2 for nearly 2 years now, I got to say for the price, you can't beat these paddles. Jerry is great to deal with. Construction is solid. I am no speed demon, but run around 30-35wpm and have no problems with these. To get anything better, your going to pay at least twice as much.