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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:19:15 PM EST

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BD, we would love to hear how the new key is behaving.

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I've been using it quite a bit since it arrived. Lovin' it so far!
I really didn't know what I was missing because the only key I had ever used was the Bencher.
The fine adjustments on the Kent are a joy. And something I didn't expect was how much more stable it is, even though it is lighter than the Bencher.
Must have something to do with the length/width aspect ratio.

ETA: I think I changed my mind about disassembling and clear coating the brass parts. I'll leave it as is and see how much "patina" appears.

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Posted: 11/8/2013 6:48:25 PM EST

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I've been using it quite a bit since it arrived. Lovin' it so far!
I really didn't know what I was missing because the only key I had ever used was the Bencher.
The fine adjustments on the Kent are a joy. And something I didn't expect was how much more stable it is, even though it is lighter than the Bencher.
Must have something to do with the length/width aspect ratio.

ETA: I think I changed my mind about disassembling and clear coating the brass parts. I'll leave it as is and see how much "patina" appears.

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BD, we would love to hear how the new key is behaving.

I've been using it quite a bit since it arrived. Lovin' it so far!
I really didn't know what I was missing because the only key I had ever used was the Bencher.
The fine adjustments on the Kent are a joy. And something I didn't expect was how much more stable it is, even though it is lighter than the Bencher.
Must have something to do with the length/width aspect ratio.

ETA: I think I changed my mind about disassembling and clear coating the brass parts. I'll leave it as is and see how much "patina" appears.

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Great news. There is something about a really nice key regardless of the price

Posted: 11/11/2013 5:22:05 PM EST

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These would be interesting toys to play with...

Posted: 11/11/2013 6:02:37 PM EST

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So you want to upgrade already?

Posted: 11/11/2013 6:43:55 PM EST

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Naa, just window shopping. One of the things I do best.

Posted: 11/12/2013 3:00:49 AM EST

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These would be interesting toys to play with...

http://www.eham.net/data/classifieds/images/408623.jpg
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I keep looking for one of these. I don't know if they are discontinued or I am just too dense to find one. But if one showed. Up at Fort Wayne, I'd probably buy it.

Posted: 11/12/2013 4:25:45 PM EST

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I keep looking for one of these. I don't know if they are discontinued or I am just too dense to find one. But if one showed. Up at Fort Wayne, I'd probably buy it.

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These would be interesting toys to play with...

http://www.eham.net/data/classifieds/images/408623.jpg
http://w1tp.com/5880.jpg

I keep looking for one of these. I don't know if they are discontinued or I am just too dense to find one. But if one showed. Up at Fort Wayne, I'd probably buy it.

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I can't seem to find one. I would be interested.

Posted: 11/12/2013 5:08:53 PM EST

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I like this one better

I never could send with a straight key

Posted: 11/12/2013 5:27:05 PM EST

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I like this one better

http://home.comcast.net/~gregbell/Kent%20TP-1B.jpg

I never could send with a straight key

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Who are you kidding? I can't send with either. Those are still drop dead sexy.

Posted: 11/13/2013 1:54:55 AM EST

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Who are you kidding? I can't send with either. Those are still drop dead sexy.

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I like this one better

http://home.comcast.net/~gregbell/Kent%20TP-1B.jpg

I never could send with a straight key

Who are you kidding? I can't send with either. Those are still drop dead sexy.

I can send probably 40wpm with paddles, and 2wpm with a straight key

Posted: 11/21/2013 8:26:10 PM EST

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Well since BigDaddy has the last TP-1 in the USA I'll have to wait a while longer.

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I just noticed AES Milwaukee location and DXEngineering have these back in stock.

Posted: 11/22/2013 10:56:43 AM EST

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Well since BigDaddy has the last TP-1 in the USA I'll have to wait a while longer.

I just noticed AES Milwaukee location and DXEngineering have these back in stock.

So I ordered one.......

Will I actually get one this time???

(this is attempt #4)

Posted: 11/22/2013 11:23:52 AM EST

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So I ordered one.......

Will I actually get one this time???

(this is attempt #4)

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Well since BigDaddy has the last TP-1 in the USA I'll have to wait a while longer.

I just noticed AES Milwaukee location and DXEngineering have these back in stock.

So I ordered one.......

Will I actually get one this time???

(this is attempt #4)

If you ordered from DXengineering the answer is yes.

Posted: 11/22/2013 2:09:04 PM EST

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If you ordered from DXengineering the answer is yes.

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Well since BigDaddy has the last TP-1 in the USA I'll have to wait a while longer.

I just noticed AES Milwaukee location and DXEngineering have these back in stock.

So I ordered one.......

Will I actually get one this time???

(this is attempt #4)

If you ordered from DXengineering the answer is yes.

Yes that is where I ordered it from

Posted: 11/23/2013 3:31:55 PM EST

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Mine is on it's way

Than you BigDaddy for letting me know it was in stock

I almost gave up on them

Posted: 11/23/2013 3:40:02 PM EST

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Mine is on it's way

Than you BigDaddy for letting me know it was in stock

I almost gave up on them

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My pleasure, Mr_Harry. I noticed that DXEngineering's IN STOCK status changed to "Estimated Ship Date: 11/25/2013" after you posted you bought from them.

Posted: 11/23/2013 3:42:11 PM EST

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My pleasure, Mr_Harry. I noticed that DXEngineering's IN STOCK status changed to "shipping on 11-28" after you posted you bought from them.

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Mine is on it's way

Than you BigDaddy for letting me know it was in stock

I almost gave up on them

My pleasure, Mr_Harry. I noticed that DXEngineering's IN STOCK status changed to "shipping on 11-28" after you posted you bought from them.

I must have gotten lucky, I got the e-mail today that it is shipping, so now I will
have a dual paddle to go along with my single paddle (from american Morse).