Mini Key Morse Radio HAM Send Telegram Double Paddle Morse Code Key with Stainless Steel Body Three Neodymium Magnets Base Black

I haven't owned it very long but it seems well made like it will last for a long time. Perfect addition to my portable HF transceiver because of the size and construction. It may replace my old Brown Bros key as well. Helps make cw an enjoyable experience. I have worked cw since the 80's and I like this key as well as the company's mini straight key which is fun to use. Thumbs up on the ROI.

The Putikeeg mini CW paddles fit the bill for portable operations like POTA, SOTA, etc. It is small - 1 3/8 wide x 2.75 inches long ( 33 mm x 70 mm), so if you have really large hands you may want to consider this. For portable / field use it is a perfect size. It features paddles of a generous proportions that can be adjusted for contact spacing. It also has a reverse switch for selecting right or left dits. The unit is equipped with 3 magnetic feet with adhesive protective rubber discs to prevent scratching. A short 3.5 mm stereo (3-wire) cable is included along with a hex wrench and Allen wrench for adjusting paddle contact spacing. Depending on how far from your transceiver you set your paddles you may want a longer cable. The entire unit with accessories is packed in a handy plastic box with foam inserts that measures 2.5 x 3.25 inches. The package is perfect for field ops. It took me less than 5 minutes to adjust the contact spacing to my liking. It is a simple operation with supplied tools. This is a great little unit for operating CW in the field.

A small but sturdy key. No frills, just a switch that lets you switch the handedness. I bought this along with the MX-K2 keyer to practice with for a while before getting on the air. Perfect combo for less than $100.

I absolutely love the reusable box that this paddle is packed in. I did trim the foam to make it easier to remove. They learned from others on the market and included rubber adhesive pads to put on the feet. Others I have had don't have them. That's where the scratches on the round metal disc came from. The internal bearings look like they are part plastic. The gap (spacing) on the levers was too large for me out of the box. I followed the included directions and adjusted that. What I spent some time trying to figure out and adjust was the lever tension. There is no adjusting of the magnet spacing on these paddles. That's what sets the tension. I also checked the wires from the circuit board to the paddle levers as that sometimes has an effect on the tension. No luck. These paddles have more resistance than I normally care to operate with. For others this may not be an issue. Pictured with another similar paddle you'll see that the spacing of the paddles is a little narrower as well. I will probably end up using this as a loaner or back up paddle. My primary field paddle is an N0SA design which these other paddles are very similar to in design.

This is well-built, and it works very well. It's hard to get a paddle key for this price.

It was becoming intermittent. I thought it was me. I'm using it with both the rig -- FT-857D and alternatively an MFJ keyer. Suddenly it went completely dead. The cable seems ok. The connections to the connector register closed circuit as they should. But plugged into the cable: nothing.I gave it one star because I had to before this review would post. Really: Zero Stars at best.

Great for a go-box or if you have limited space in your ham shack. Also good for those new to CW who don't want to drop a wad of cash on a premium set of iambic CW paddles prior to knowing if this aspect of ham radio they are playing with learning is going to "stick".this has good strong mounting magnets that hold tight to my HF case - they don't slip when keying.

What can I say? My Bencher is on the shelf. Very durable. Great for the field or at home. Save the plastic container that it comes in - makes a great carry case. Travel distance from one side a little too much. No directions on adjustment but I was able to correct, this is not the normal adjustment.