What you have been hearing is true bencher is manufacturing a new paddle for demanding cw operators the bencher hex paddle. The film paddle to the sea, based on this book but omitting many details, was produced by the national film board of canada in 1966, directed by. Bencher by series iambic paddles by2 free shipping on. From the superior craftsmanship and responsive performance of its keys to the smooth, frictionfree operation of its iambic and singlelever paddles, bencher brings. A few days ago i was poking around on the internet and came. The trip itself is an amazing thing to contemplate. A young indian boy carves a little canoe with a figure inside and names him paddletothesea. As has been noted in the amateur radio press, bencher, inc. It is used with an electronic keyer and is essentially two onoff switches. While not as glitzy as its close relatives the chrome plated by2 and the gold plated by3, it still looks good while doing yeoman duty on my operating desk where its currently. The reason for this is that the timing of the contact. Though our evolution is the subject of great debate, all human babies are born with an innate drive to stand up.
It gives you adjustable weight and tone and has front panel. Precision machined, gold plated brass frames, self adjusting nylon and steel needle bearings. Morse code the bencher hex key has a unique design that is classic bencher. It is attractive to the eye and a perfect match for the fingers of the proficient cw operator. Morse code bencher paddles and keys are of the highest quality and include goldplated solid silver contract points. And, since youll probably own one someday anyway, you might as well buy one right off the bat and save the. The pictures in the gallery are an example of just how reflective and beautiful these covers can be when housing a bencher by series key. Bencher by1 paddle links for larger, labelled images will be found below.
A 1942 caldecott honor book a young indian boy carves a little canoe with a figure inside and names him paddle tothesea. There is a scan of bencher s instruction sheet here note the. But for a first paddle youd have to look long and hard to find a better key to start out with. Tips on buying a used paddle kb6nus ham radio blog. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Mfj model mfj422b pacesetter electronic keyer with bencher iambic paddle model by1 installed. Bencher by2 iambic keyer paddle by2 chrome base 17002. Current stock status at these ham radio outlet locations. Mfj keyerbencher paddle combo best of all cw worlds a deluxe mfjcurtis keyer in a compact package that fits right on the bencher iambic paddle. Paddle s journey, in text and pictures, through the great lakes to the atlantic ocean provides an excellent geographic and historical picture of the region.
Bencher by1 paddles this is a bencher by1 paddles from dennis k6dfs key collection page. Apr 01, 1989 paddle to the amazon is don starkells diary of his canoe trip south with his sons. Unlike most, we are designed to stand up and travel great distances on just two legs. This is an archive from our whats new page, kind of a historical record of what was introduced when. Bencher ez1 universal hookup kit for keys and paddles. Gold plated solid silver contact points ensure that this unit will last a lifetime. Bencher paddles by series iambic paddles st series singlelever pddles hex iambic paddle mercury paddle rj series hand keys universal hookup kit low pass filter ham radio equipment pocket radio antique radio morse code just giving coding keys paddles ebay.
Bencher by1 morse code cw paddle key, cleaning and adjust. Bencher by1 morse code paddle key, it has a very heavy metal base and the key contacts are gold plated solid silver manufactured in the u. View the manufactures page for by2 if you want to be a great cw operator, you need a great paddle and bencher supplies the best. Great deals on bencher radio communication code keyers. Paddle tothesea is a 1941 childrens book, written and illustrated by american authorartist holling c. Dec 18, 2010 the stand up paddle book is the complete guide to stand up paddle surfing etiquette, equipment, and surfing technique.
Patent 1,529,600 in the 1920s, the paddle ball was one of the more whimsical products to follow the invention of soft rubber. Mfjs most popular keyer is small in size, big in features. There is a scan of benchers instruction sheet here note the. A paddle that is perfectly responsive, light to the touch, a paddle your fingers float over and become as one. The bencher by1 and by2 are the worlds most popular iambic paddle, with more than 00 of sold since their introduction in 1974.
Ok, so i recently sold my bencher iambic key goldchrome version and had planned to be content with the ubiquitous bencher by1. Thousands of these paddles have been sold over the years, and theyre still in production. The highquality bencher product line consists of the by series iambic paddles, st series single lever paddles, rj series hand keys, legendary n2dan mercury paddle, the hex paddle, and our ez1 hook up kit. The bencher by series are utilitarian, they work, and are at a reasonable price point. Bencher st1 cw paddle for ham radio black base nice condition. Free paddle to the sea literature study homeschool giveaways. In 1937, the fliback company was founded in high point, north carolina with the paddleball as their sole product. Bencher ez1 universal paddle hook up kit 3 wire 14 in plug with 3. Buy aecreative cw morse code paddle key keyer cable for vibroplex bencher. A 1942 caldecott honor book a young indian boy carves a little canoe with a figure inside and names him paddletothesea. The by3 bencher iambic paddle key gold base gold components,the ultimate iambic paddle key. Apr 23, 2020 deep learning 101 with paddlepaddle paddlepaddlebook. Its true that when two professional hawaii watermendave kalama and laird hamiltonfamously used paddles to propel their longboards during an oxbow photo shoot on maui, it was the moment that many claim was the. The popular bencher line of paddles poses some interesting problems in adjustment, because the design is so different from more traditional straightlever paddles.
Although my schedule has been horrendous, and i havent done near the reading i wish i could, i sought and found the time to finish mr. The road to cw northern kentucky amateur radio club. Matt black coated finish with jewelled pivots ensure that this unit will last a lifetime. But this paddle has been selling so rapidly, based on word of mouth and morse, that until recently we have been unable to keep up with demand, and so until now have not officially announced the product.
Paddle to the amazon is don starkells diary of his canoe trip south with his sons. Chuck adams, k7qo, has calculated that using a duallever paddle with an iambic keyer requires 11% fewer strokes than a singlelever paddle to send a message in morse code. Bencher by1 and by2 iambic paddles vibroplex bencher. Paddles journey, in text and pictures, through the great lakes to the atlantic ocean provides an excellent geographic and historical picture of the region. What was new at milestone technologies, morse express, and oak. The paddle logo depicted a cowboy playing paddle ball while riding a bucking bronco. The history of stand up paddling sup, however, runs deeper than a couple of maui surfers mixing canoe paddles with longboards. Buy the combination or just the keyer for your bencher or mfj iambic paddles.
A young indian boy carves a little canoe with a figure inside and names him paddle tothesea. Deep learning 101 with paddlepaddle paddlepaddlebook. The history of stand up paddle boarding starts with our genetic code. Each paddle is manufactured from 18 clear cell cast acrylic. The main frame, contact post, and bearing ring are. Oct 28, 2014 chuck adams, k7qo, has calculated that using a duallever paddle with an iambic keyer requires 11% fewer strokes than a singlelever paddle to send a message in morse code. From foundry to component supplier, each bencher product is fabricated and assembled in the usaand it shows.
To generate the letter q with an iambic keyer and dual paddle you would press the right. The classes are offered several times a year and book quickly. Ik0ixinb1v morse keys collection i6hwd key collection. And, since youll probably own one someday anyway, you might as well buy one right off the bat and save the suspense. Bencher by series iambic paddles by2 free shipping on most. If you want to be a great cw operator, then you need a great paddle and bencher supplies the best. I met john lane a few weeks back and we traded books, his my paddle to the seafor my year of the pig. When the righthand paddle is pressed, the electronic keyer sends a series of dashes. Nate burgoyne, founder and editor of stand up paddle surfing magazine, who is also and founder and instructor of rainbow watersports adventures stand up paddle school in a hawaii on the north shore of oahu, guides you. Nate burgoyne, founder and editor of stand up paddle surfing magazine, who is also and founder and instructor of rainbow watersports adventures stand up paddle school in a hawaii on the north shore of oahu, guides you through the exciting journey from window shopping for your.
Vintage by1 bencher telegraph key iambic paddle morse code ham. It was recognized as a caldecott honor book in 1942. This is one paddle you wont be chasing around the operating position. The by1 bencher iambic paddle key, black base chrome components deluxe twin paddle key that has been precision engineered to make sending code a pleasure. The by series bases measure 4 x 5 and paddle height is 214 inches. Bencher by1 iambic paddle early on the scene, the by1 was the defacto standard for iambic paddles for many years, and this 4 pound beauty still performs very well. For one thing, its easier to make mistakes with a duallever paddle. In 1937, the fliback company was founded in high point, north carolina with the paddle ball as their sole product. Paddletothesea is a 1941 childrens book, written and illustrated by american authorartist holling c. The bencher by1, by2, by3 and by4 are extremely well engineered, well built and made in the u. Im not transmitting anything over the air since breakin is off. Click here for a pdf parts drawing for the by paddles. Mfj keyer bencher paddle combo best of all cw worlds a deluxe mfjcurtis keyer in a compact package that fits right on the bencher iambic paddle.
Like the vibroplex bug, the bencher by1 is everywhere. This is a used, but very well preserved morse code sending unit designed to be connected to a transmitting device, such as a ham radio amateur radio set for the purpose of sending morse code over the air. The bencher by1 and by2 are the worlds most popular iambic paddle, with more than 100,000 sold since their introduction in 1974. If you want to be a great cw operator, then you need a great paddleand bencher supplies the best.
Bencher paddles, bencher hand keys and the bencher low pass filter plus accessories are now manufactured, sold and supported by. Each paddle is precisely laser cut and flame polished for a glasslike appearance. Since the acquisition vibroplex has sold the classic n2dan mercury. Bencher by1 morse code cw paddle key, cleaning and. Bencher paddles and keys are of the highest quality and include goldplated solid silver contract points. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at. As animals go, we humans are the oddities in our jungle.
Mar 06, 2010 a bit closer look on my bencher paddle. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Describe your experience with the bencher st2 single paddle keyer and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The hex paddle is truly a magical combination of rugged construction and deft, flawless touch.
See the individual product pages above for ordering information on specific units. The bencher by series are duallever iambic paddles featuring adjustable contact spacing and tension, selfadjusting needle bearings, goldplated solid silver contacts, polished clear lucite paddles, heavysteel bases, and nonskid feet. There is a library list, labeling exercises, research ideas and more. It was recognized as a caldecott honor book in 1942 the film paddle to the sea, based on this book but omitting many details, was produced by the national film board of canada in 1966, directed by bill mason. This literature study gives you extra helps and resources for making a complete unit study out of the book. The by1 has pretty much been the standard iambic key of hams for many years. These replacement paddles are for the bencher by1 iambic key series, by1, by2, by3, and by4. But does this sturdiness mean that the operator must give up the feather light responsiveness and tactile feedback that bencher paddles are justly famous for. At almost any hamfest, youll find one or two of them.