Ordering instructions and pricing are at the bottom of this page. If you are looking for the W8BH Morse Tutor Kit, click here or combine a tutor with the paddle by using the drop-down below.
Inventory status:
January 11 2025 – No inventory is on hand. We will have fresh inventory ready to go by the end of January to mid-February.
Details:
For a limited time, VE6LK and VE6TD are selling pre-built 4″ (100mm) long VK3IL v2 pressure paddles with an integrated TRS jack at one end. It’s the long version of this board which fits nicely into your hand no matter what. They ship with a high-quality 4′ silicone cable with a 3.5mm TRS straight-through plug on one end and a 3.5mm right-angle TRS plug on the other end. We are the only place you can buy one of these pre-built in North America. If you would rather order a kit, check out VK3IL’s blog linked above where he lists other places that sell kits. We are not selling kits, these are fully built.
The VK3IL v2 pressure paddle is a paddle key that relies on pressure to activate each contact; there are no moving parts unlike a conventional CW paddle key. They will register a touch with as little as 60g/2oz. of pressure. They are excellent choices for SOTA and POTA as they weigh 1oz/30g including the cable.
They work with most radios contingent that the radio is providing 5V on the CW key port – not all radios do, eg. IC-705, so consult your manual before ordering. We are not responsible for determining if your radio is compatible and will not issue a refund if the key does not work with your radio. The VK3IL blog is a source of information about compatibility. Also of note, this key is suitable for dry weather operations only.
You’ll receive exactly the following:
- Pre-built paddle with an integrated 3.5mm TRS jack
- 4′ silicone super flexible cable, one end with 3.5mm TRS right-angle plug and the other 3.5mm TRS straight plug giving you choices
- Wrapped in black heat shrink tubing, padded on one side for comfort
- Paddle is approximately 105mm (4″) long x 25mm (1″) wide x 9mm (5/16″) thick and weighs 32g (just over 1 oz.) with the cable as shown.
See a short video of it in action here
Pricing:
Prices are $85 CAD per unit for any quantity, shipping included to Canada and CONUS.
We’ll provide a shipping quote for multiple paddles or to areas outside of Canada and the Continental USA including International customers.
Ordering:
If you want one paddle and are within Canada or the Continental USA, please use the drop-down to select your choice. If you are outside of Canada and the Continental USA or want more than one unit, jump to the instructions below the buttons. Once you have submitted your order and whichever option you choose, check your email including your spam folder as sometimes our emails land there. When we are ready to ship we will send you a shipment tracking email.
Please read this paragraph fully before you proceed to hit the submit button below. Double-check that you have selected the correct option in the drop-down list. Should you require a refund due to an error in your selection, and as PayPal does not refund back to us their portion of fees, we will deduct those fees ($5-11) from your refund should this occur. Please – select carefully to avoid this.
Outside of Canada and the Continental USA or want more than one paddle?
Send an email to vince [at] vincedeon [dot] com with the following 5 questions fully answered:
- Full name
- Call sign (if you have one)
- Mailing address with postal/zip code
- Phone number (needed for shipping)
- Quantity of paddles
- Add on a W8BH morse tutor kit to your order? yes/no
- Do you want the morse tutor fully assembled? yes/no
- Add-on a 3D printed case for the tutor to the order? yes/no
If you are outside of Canada or the USA, or wish to order multiples, we will prepare a quote for you including choice(s) for shipping. Once we confirm your order, we will send you a PayPal invoice with your final total. You are responsible for any tax, duty or tariff costs as we do not remit these on your behalf.
Shipping:
Once we receive payment, we will send you an order confirmation email. Then we ship within 6 business days subject to inventory (see inventory status above). You’ll receive an email with a shipping confirmation from us once your order is ready to ship. Please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping in Canada and the Continental USA. Keep an eye on your spam folder in case the emails end up there.