tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post1698694695514482295..comments2024-03-15T02:44:55.796-07:00Comments on Recumbent Conspiracy Theorist: The N3ZN Ironmanrecumbent conspiracy theoristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06534820082655384780noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-33606329768839507452019-06-16T09:10:31.870-07:002019-06-16T09:10:31.870-07:00I love N3ZN keys, I currently own two: the ZN-5 an...I love N3ZN keys, I currently own two: the ZN-5 and ZN-QRP, and both are excellent!DoctorPepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17210322591837403523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-50545406621790091732013-05-22T06:40:00.260-07:002013-05-22T06:40:00.260-07:00Hello Andrew, Thanks for the comment. Yes I do run...Hello Andrew, Thanks for the comment. Yes I do run a Logikey K-5 and I agree it is a great piece of equipment. The K-5 probably fixes my little errors in spacing and I am just worrying over nothing. If I'm not using a straight key or bug the K-5 is always in line. <br />73recumbent conspiracy theoristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534820082655384780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-27688639249859004602013-05-21T13:35:10.357-07:002013-05-21T13:35:10.357-07:00Perhaps your keyer electronics need to be upgraded...Perhaps your keyer electronics need to be upgraded if you can occasionally leave too little space between characters. Character spacing is typically not provided by the basic keying logic in transceivers. My Icom and Yaesu radios don't provide it. I suggest the Idiom Press/Logikey keyers as they do include character spacing and are very tolerant of slight paddle timing errors. If you are a cw enthusiast, you will appreciate the different. <br />73 de Andrew VK1DAAndrewhttp://vk1da.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-86116786541084748342012-09-23T18:33:01.766-07:002012-09-23T18:33:01.766-07:00Will do, Mike... I'm sure I'm going to lov...Will do, Mike... I'm sure I'm going to love it, but I'll come back and tell you for sure. I have a fly-weight Bencher key now that I've never slapped, but I can't wait to retire it.<br /><br />Best, John, K4BRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-32884827971518134942012-09-23T17:54:59.868-07:002012-09-23T17:54:59.868-07:00I checked out the ZN-5. That is a beauty and with ...I checked out the ZN-5. That is a beauty and with that massive base it will stay put. I find myself holding the base of the Ironman with my left hand when I'm sending because I'll get excited and start moving it around the table. That's not a fault of the key but me because I'm used to the Vibroplex which of course you can be heavy handed with. I like to increase the magnetic resistance on the Ironman for a similar feel. Really I think the N3ZN keys are designed for high speed with the lightest resistance and closest gap spacing but still I fell in love with the fine feel and precision of the machine.<br /><br />I say go for it 6 weeks is nothing! I've been waiting on the straight key since early spring now. If you pull the trigger on the ZN-5 be sure to come back and tell me how you like it.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Mike recumbent conspiracy theoristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534820082655384780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-20526462904195694892012-09-22T18:46:18.563-07:002012-09-22T18:46:18.563-07:00Thanks a lot for the info and comments - well take...Thanks a lot for the info and comments - well taken! I did email Tony and he is recommending the ZN-5 in bronze... pretty cool key and I think I'll take his recommendation... what do you think? BTW - he's a bit backed up in production, so it's going to be approximately 6 weeks to delivery! I operate full break in, too, but I don't usually hear any local qrm with the headphones on. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-60340872514812097282012-09-22T13:11:20.193-07:002012-09-22T13:11:20.193-07:00I just went down to the shack and measured the OTO...I just went down to the shack and measured the OTO dimension of my paddle. It is 3/4" and works fine for me. I think it is largely a matter of personal preference as to the spacing of the finger pieces. My Vibroplex Iambics seem to be a bit closer together but they are put away at the moment. <br /><br />As far as height goes to accomodate a larger hand you could always find some taller rubber feet for the bottom. But I think any of Tony's keys would work fine even with big hands.<br /><br />Yes the ZN-9A does click pretty good when actuated. I usually operate full break in so the relays in the rig are clacking away so I don't notice it during actual QSOs. Even with the side tone beeps I don't find the clicks objectionable.<br /><br />One last thing I wouldn't hesitate to email Tony with specific questions about his paddles. He's a great guy to deal with.recumbent conspiracy theoristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534820082655384780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-84213099794625856982012-09-22T08:50:19.771-07:002012-09-22T08:50:19.771-07:00What's the spacing on the outer-to-outer (OTO)...What's the spacing on the outer-to-outer (OTO) surfaces of the two paddles pictured here? I see that one may order any N3ZN iambic key with a choice of several OTO spacings. Tony says that 3/4" OTO spacing is "standard."<br /><br />So, would you or anyone else here be able to recommend a N3ZN key for someone with large hands how enjoys QRQ? Is the 3/4" a good apacing for large hands or is that just a matter of personal preference? This some of these keys are taller than others, too, but there's not much mention of that on the web site.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-9276384649008319022012-09-22T06:07:12.438-07:002012-09-22T06:07:12.438-07:00I just listened to a couple of videos of N3ZN keye...I just listened to a couple of videos of N3ZN keyers on YouTube... each video made the key clicking sound loud and, to me, annoying. Is this the case or was the video just amplifying the contact clicking noise. I have a Bencher key and I don't notice any clicking noise like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-49908619578599475092012-08-14T08:36:37.428-07:002012-08-14T08:36:37.428-07:00Keep an eye out on this blog for a review of Tony&...Keep an eye out on this blog for a review of Tony's new straight key due out late summer or fall of 2012. <br /><br />I can't wait to get my hands on it!recumbent conspiracy theoristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534820082655384780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-82759824049347146612012-08-14T08:33:42.475-07:002012-08-14T08:33:42.475-07:00Thanks Anon -Error corrected.Thanks Anon -Error corrected.recumbent conspiracy theoristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534820082655384780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-31472149466894669002012-08-13T21:49:18.136-07:002012-08-13T21:49:18.136-07:00Nice review, and I concur that this is a fine inst...Nice review, and I concur that this is a fine instrument. One niggling item: remember that the word "it's" - with an apostrophe - ALWAYS means "it is" or "it has." Used possessively as above in several instances, "its" never takes an apostrophe. ^_^<br /><br />You might test a capacitive touch paddle as well, perhaps from cwtouchkeyer.com. Different concept. Personally, I prefer the ZN-9A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265043310556240776.post-28566472937354674232011-04-21T21:08:31.119-07:002011-04-21T21:08:31.119-07:00It's a beauty just to look at. I can only ima...It's a beauty just to look at. I can only imagine how it sounds. I guess though for mow, this Arizona Ham can only continue Dreamin.NormfromAZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327709947936703620noreply@blogger.com