CW TOUCH KEYER
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CW TOUCH PADDLES |
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TOUCH PADDLE ADVANTAGES
There are many practical advantages in using a touch paddle set for sending Morse code.
| No wrist movement required. |
With touch paddles you move thumb and index finger only. That means no wrist movement and for those with wrist issues, it's ideal. |
| Lightest touch on the market. |
No need to slap the paddle. With the lightest touch, it produces smooth code. |
| No contact adjusting. | Paddles do not move, thus there is nothing to adjust. |
| No contact cleaning. | Touch paddles uses no mechanical contacts. Therefore, there is nothing to clean. |
| No clicking sounds | With nothing moving there are no metal on metal clicking sounds. |
| No contacts to wear out. | Forget about replacing mechanical contacts, there simple are none. |
| No contact bouncing |
With closely adjusted mechanical paddle there is a good chance the contacts will bounce creating code errors. With touch paddles there are no mechanical contacts to bounce. |
| Perfect for portable use. |
With nothing to adjust, there is no chance the contacts can fall out of alignment. Bang it around and it still works perfectly each time. |
| 100% reliable. |
Each time the unit is turned on, it calibrates the paddles for perfect sensing. Dirt, dryness, or moisture is not a factor. Paddles are solid metal gold-plated and are easily cleaned with just a damp cloth. |
| Increased sending speed. |
With no paddle travel motion, many high speed operators find they can send 5 -15 WPM faster. |