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Reviews For: CT Iambic Lever Paddle (CT73)

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Review Summary For : CT Iambic Lever Paddle (CT73)
Reviews: 14MSRP: 139.95
Description:
The professional hand crafted design features mirror like brass polish, double silver contacts, ball bearings and a personalised paddle tag including country of manufacturing, paddle type and serial number. The paddle is fully adjustable and weighs a hefty 1.5 kg with the base measuring 100 x 90 x 46 mm. The paddle has a long lead terminated with the 2 universal adapters to suit virtually any radio.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.ur5cdx.com/index.php?currency=USD&language=en
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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N6VF Rating: 2022-03-19
OUTSTANDING! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I ordered this paddle at the bigining of the war with Russia. I feared it would not get out....it made it out fine....what a gorgeous paddle! Packaging was stellar.. Besides being attractive, the callsign plate looks great and included the stock ct73 plate. When im gone, my wife can swap the plates to sell it....haha. the build quality is outstanding and sends beautifully. The weight is excellent and dousnt move around. Yuri hit a home-run with this one! N6VF
K6MJA Rating: 2021-03-17
Excellent Quality and Craftsmanship Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Excellent craftsmanship is evident throughout this paddle. I tried the Bencher and others at the retailers and this paddle in my mind is of much higher quality. Shipment from the Ukraine in my case was long. The product sat at the terminal in Kiev for near a month. I finally contacted Yuri and he was able to get it moving to me quickly. Overall, I can recommend this paddle without reservation.
HB9FNO Rating: 2020-02-10
A dream, thank you Yurij! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Like other reviewers already wrote, it was a huge pleasure from ordering this paddle until using it. Communication, packaging and shipping were brilliant and the paddle is a dream. For me, it is even more confortable to use than the other paddles I have (Bencher BY-2 and MFJ 564B). And it looks bombastic. Thank you very much, Yurij!
VK2HHS Rating: 2018-05-07
Spectacular Quality Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
From order to delivery, the communication with Yuri was exceptional.
The packaging was excellent and the quality of the product very good.
I opted for the chrome version and the plating is flawless, as is the machining and screw threads on the adjusting screws.
There is a slight clicking noise due to the magnetic contacts and possibly the choice of paddle material. It’s not objectionable, but it is there. You wouldn’t hear this from a spring loaded paddle.
Pricing landed here in VK land was very good, much cheaper than some competitor models of inferior standard.
K3MD Rating: 2015-10-06
Solid Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Very good value for the price. I found something I like better than the BY-1. Did a survey of keys for cwops organization and this only came up once. very nicely machined... don't understand reviews that say machining is not good. Solid base. Easy to adjust, does not drift. Will do follow-up review.
K0XY Rating: 2011-06-24
...sweet machine !!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
...sweet machine (CT73 Chrome) !...the first thing I noticed was the key was well packed and the shipping box WAS NOT "dog earred"...it arrived in "fresh condition"...that was good...

...unpacked the CT73, again the internal packing was substantial...prior to installing on the radio, I did a few "clicks and clacks"...the 73 had a very precise feel, very smooth bearing tension and a nice sounding "clicks"...some paddles have "clicks" and some "clacks"...the 73 was a delicate "click"...me like !

...the 73 also had the fine thread adjustment screws and a nice chrome finish...

...plugged the 73 into the radio, and as expected the code generated was as perfect as I can send...in fact, the settings from the manufacturer were to my preference (contact spacing was about the width of a single sheet of paper and the magnetic return was just right)

...all in all, the 73 feels like a finely machined product as opposed to a mass manufactured device...the difference of feel is suttle, but the 73 feels "machined"...

...at the current price point (approx. $150 US) I rate the CT73 as a great value and a true "top shelf" product...me LIKE !!!!
JP1LRT Rating: 2010-06-04
Very nice paddle Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I bought CT73 direct from UR5CDX web site.
Now USD/JPY rate is nice for me. So I decided to buy.
It took only 1 week from Ukraine to Japan.
Packaging is very solid, paddle condition is very good.Could be pre-wired for immediate use.
To use , it is good weight.(stable)
I am very pleased for this paddle can be used.
PA3ASA Rating: 2006-06-19
Excellent Paddle! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
After winning an eBay bid, the key arrived quickly and was extremely well packed.
The key itself is brandnew (as offered), is very stable (good weight!) and came with good quality, yet very flexible, cable which is equipped with a 3.5 mm stereo plug and an adapter to work with a 6.3 mm stereojack as well.
The key is very well manufactured, well polished and shiny, and is fully adjustable.
What more could I wish for?
DL4ZJ Rating: 2005-12-12
Bestens!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Eine richtig schöne Taste. Saubere Verarbeitung. Ich habe sie eigentlich nur für die Sammlung haben wollen. Jeoch konnte ich nicht widerstehen und habe sie am TRX angeschlossen und ein paar schöne Verbindungen gefahren.

2E0GMU Rating: 2005-10-01
Pleased Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Being my first iambic paddle have just switched from straight key,I too would have appreciated some advice on adjustment.Have only spent couple of hours with it and am adjusting to it fine.Noticed a small hair-line crack on one paddle,looks like one of the retaining screws was over-tightened on assembly.Have been apprehensive about changing to a paddle,but am quite pleased.