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Review Summary For : K9LU BullDog Paddle
Reviews: 28MSRP: 24.95 + $2.50 S&H
Description:
Small, light weight iambic key with a great feel.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.amateurradioproducts.com
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00284.4
K7EXJ Rating: 2019-03-01
Tiny, Light and good feel. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I'm not certain you can still buy the Bulldog paddles. I bought mine a few years ago off eBay. It has suction cups for mounting and they're useless (this model was later discontinued) but the "feel" of the Bulldog paddle - made from a paper clip - is really good. Mine feels like it could be damaged easily when out portable in the field so I keep it in a Tupperware dessert cup.

The only reason I gave it a 4 and not a 5 is the suction cup bit. And the fact that it's not quite as easy to hold in one hand and operate in the other as the Palm is.
AA7BI Rating: 2018-11-12
Just What I Needed Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have the mag-mount version (BD6) which sticks to my YouKits HB1B. Store it and the lead in a small medicine bottle for transport. Surprised to find it can carefully be adjusted with needle-nosed pliers.

Perfect for small, portable ops.

Highly recommended!
KG5CGN Rating: 2015-05-24
Just what I wanted!!!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I recently bought this puppy and mounted it on a stick with a paracord wrap to keep the cable from wobbling around. I love it!!! I can sit back at the base of a tree and send cw during my portable/ hiking ops... Quick service too; I got it in 2 days after order. I'm very happy with it.
WD0BC Rating: 2012-04-06
THE BEST and more... Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have used my magnetic BULLDOG ( that base now discontinued) for or 4 or 5 years with GREAT SUCCESS.

I recently noticed a problem keeping the key from working properly every stroke of the key.

I contacted Louis K9LU via email reguarding the problem. I wanted to purchase a replacement which I could install on my magnetic base.

MY UNIT WAS REPLACED.....NO CHARGE!!!!

YOU CAN'T ASK FOR A BETTER GUARENTEE or BETTER SERVICE than that.

Looking forward to another long camping season with my BULLDOG.....GREAT KEY.....GREAT SERVICE !

BULLDOG is another product that has the quality and service of an Elecraft or Buddpole!

Thanks Louis!!!!!!!

WD0BC
F5NZY Rating: 2007-02-20
Light and Small... Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I bought a BD2 and a BD5-817 for my FT-817ND. I received my 2 keys, very well packaged within 7 days. The BullDog keys are smooth. The BD5-817 is great for /PM (Pedestrian Mobile) and the BD2 has a strong magnetic base. This is convenient... Of course this is not as comfortable as a Bencher Hex Paddle or a Schurr Profi2, but it works!
73,
Steph, F5NZY
W5LXG Rating: 2007-01-28
Surprising good cw perfomer Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Just spent a frustating time trying to adjust Bencher BY-1 and could not get it to "feel" right. Dusted off the Bulldog I once used for a QRP rig and gave it a whirl. It feels better to my fingers than the BY-1, but not as pleasing as my Bencher "Hex" magnetic. Also most toy like appearance, one would not believe how smooth it sends and feels. Mine has suction cups which work well on my glass table top. Well worth the money.
TF8GX Rating: 2005-11-16
Exellent ! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Bought mine in Dayton/OH 2004 .
Have it with me when i´m travelling and it works great. VY smooth to work with .
K1WCC Rating: 2004-06-13
Great little paddle Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I was looking for an easily carried paddle for use camping with my 706 or FT-817. I saw the Bulldog (with magnetic base)at Dayton and bought it right away. I have not been disappointed. I attached it to an Altoids tin and got on the air right away. I was never real comfortable using a Bencher but this little key has a nice feel to it and I use it at home now as well. It's built using common materials and may eventually wear out but no sign of that yet. It's worth the price.
KG0WX Rating: 2003-11-02
Works FB @ QRQ but....... Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I'd have given the little thing a 5 except for the suction cups - they won't stick to anything! The key came with this blue tacky putty which augments the suction cups and works well but after a few thousand characters it tends to ooze out from the bottom of the cups. Maybe it's just me - I tend to send with a heavy fist and I've found even the most sturdy key will move when I go faster than 20 wpm.

Other than that, It's a great value and a smooth performer. I would recommend this product.
GL0VJP Rating: 2003-05-04
Bulldog Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I'm a small collector of morse keys, I bought my bulldog twin paddle a couple of years ago. I was amazed with the quality of workmanship for the price. I haved used it and found it to be great. I love it and would recommend it to anyone.