BaMaKey TP-III Morse Code Paddle by BaMaTech

[@Wrangler403]

Habe dieses kleine, handliche Teil vor wenigen Wochen bei BaMaTech gekauft und bin begeistert. Als CW Anfänger übe ich damit an einem Ham Cube. Die Taste kam optimal voreingestellt vom Hersteller und ich habe mich sofort damit wohlgefühlt. Ein "must have" für alle Sota- und Pota Aktivisten.

[@RedSummitRF]

Danke, Wrangler. Sie werden in diesem Video sehen, dass ich Ihre Meinung zu diesem Paddel voll und ganz teile. Dies ist ein CW-Paddel der Spitzenklasse. Es ist in der Tat ein Muss für alle SOTA-Aktivisten! Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch auf meinem Kanal!

[@ianparsons4710]

Mine arrived yesterday. Very impressive! This is what I'd hoped my two previous (portable) paddles would be like! Far, far better than any of the 3-D printed ones I've tried. I'll be using these as my go-to roving paddles for long time to come!

[@RedSummitRF]

I love hearing this because it confirms my own feelings about this paddle. Highest of quality and craftsmanship.

[@Aimsport-video]

One of my favorite paddles now. Thank you. The adjustability of this paddle is insane. Individually you can adjust travel from longer than you would ever want all the way down to 0. You can also adjust the resistance from ultra light to way heavy per paddle. My thumb needs a different travel and resistance to feel matched with the index finger.

[@RedSummitRF]

Absolutely! Thanks for posting this here for others to see. This is my favorite paddle as well!

[@Aimsport-video]

Once again, we viewers are indebted to you for this review series. Awesome work.

[@RedSummitRF]

Thank you so much. I am enjoying creating the videos for this series too!

[@randalltom9750]

I’ve had an eye on this key for a couple of months… now I want it…

[@RedSummitRF]

I am so glad I purchased it. I was a bit leery of the price but it all worked out.

[@vaamorais]

Hi, greetings from the UK! Very informative video. I am very happy you did this review as I think I found a good option for me. I believe it is similar to the finesse and agility of a Begali without the extra weight. Size and ergonomics seems perfect to me.

[@RedSummitRF]

I think that is a far description and I think you will love it! Thanks for the note. Good luck.

[@kn6eze]

Another great review. I've been wondering about the performance of that key. The key always looked so elegant, but your review shows that it really is an engineering masterpiece. Now I have one more piece of SOTA gear to drool over. 73.

[@RedSummitRF]

Haha "drool over" ... Hi Mike. Thank you for dropping a note.

[@kuzflies]

Found this on Ninja's list a while back. Just opened it today and immediately ordered another one!! By far my favorite paddle so far. Thanks for the videos!

[@RedSummitRF]

Couldn't agree more! I would love to have two, but I think my collection is already too big haha.

[@tylerkacsor]

Hey Charlie, Looking forward to this review. I just ordered one two days ago.

[@RedSummitRF]

You made a very wise choice. I absolutely love this paddle.

[@k8drtqrp]

Glad to see this one. I’ve purchased a case for my first QCX from Marcus and almost ordered the 2. No it looks like the 3 is on the list. Thank you for the insight.

[@RedSummitRF]

I agree that the 2 looks really nice too. The company puts out some really hi quality products.

[@janiceemery2008]

I love that brand, I don't have one yet because I am still in the process of learning morse code. I would probably get the Mini Morse Taste. Thank you for sharing.

[@RedSummitRF]

A straight key, huh? Good choice either way. Totally agree about this brand. Top tier. This paddle in particular is still my absolute favorite.

[@John-K6RXD]

I own this key and love it. It's beautifully made and solid feeling. As others have experienced, I didn't need to make any adjustments - it's very comfortable out of the box. This is my first key with (removable) rubber on the paddles and it makes a surprising difference in the way your fingers "purchase" the key. I think more keys should have that option - although I guess you could "plasti-dip" a key. You need to supply your own cable btw. 73.

[@RedSummitRF]

Hi John - glad we are in agreement. Excellent key. It's top 3 for me. Thank you leaving this helpful comment.

[@cwqrpportable]

So happy I came across your channel. Excellent content and excellent presentation style. I'm an avid QRP op and this is right up my alley hihi. I have the TP-II now for a couple years and it is superb; right up there with the Begalis in terms of my go to paddles. I subscribed today. Thanks es 72, Brent VA3YG

[@numinosone]

I'm curious to know how it compares to the Begali keys you've used. I have a Begali Expedition in the shack, but am looking for something to use in the field for SOTA activations. The Bamakey and the Begali Adventure are on my short-list, but would love to hear from someone who has experience with both. Any thoughts?

[@RedSummitRF]

Awesome, thank you so much for your comments, Brent! I appreciate your support. I bet that TP-II is wonderful. BaMaTech does a wonderful job.

[@RedSummitRF]

Of course Brent should chime in here as I'm sure your comments are directed to him. While I haven't used a Begali yet, I will be reviewing the Begali Adventure in a about a month. I'm barrowing one from a friend and will be field testing it first. That video, when released, should help answer this question too. I am interested in what Brent has to say about this as well. I hope he returns and sees your question.

[@dave-k0dag470]

Great review! I saw this key on the QRP CW channel. No review or comment, but the paddle caught my attention. I have been trying to find an in-depth review before I ordered one. Your review pushed me over proverbial edge to place the order. Now I just need some patience while waiting to receive it! Thanks for the video, Charlie!

[@RedSummitRF]

Thanks Dave - yes that shipping time is a bit long, but I'm confidant it will be worth the wait. Thank you for your comments.

[@RJohnLaidler]

I ordered one a week ago and it should arrive at the end of January. I'm looking forward to using it! :)

[@RedSummitRF]

Great! You won't be disappointed, I believe.

[@k8drtqrp]

I’ve got the same dummy load. Nice and small and works as it should.

[@RedSummitRF]

For sure. I purchased it just for the fun of building it but it's proved to be well worth the cost.

[@owlcricker-k7ulm]

Nice! Looks like a dandy for sure. And in your color!

[@RedSummitRF]

HAHA in my color. True. Thanks Dick.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

Another fantastic video Charly 73

[@RedSummitRF]

Glad you enjoyed it Alvaro.

[@kurt53641]

Just bought!!! This will work!!!

[@RedSummitRF]

Great! I heard they were out of stock but I guess not. This one is my favorite! Very well made. Hope it works out!

[@kurt53641]

@@RedSummitRF they are out of stock but still accepting orders. My wait time is two weeks.

[@CalSextons]

Awesome review, kinda helps with awaiting its arrival at my house. Ordered mine the same day you recommended it. 👍🏼 I ordered the red bodied, with gray paddles. When ordered it said expected shipping either mid or maybe it was late January. Can hardly wait to get my hands on mine. Now, to find the perfect packing case, it looks so good, it deserves its own little box of sorts. Thanks again for the recommendation Charlie. 72. Don - N8FN

[@RedSummitRF]

Very cool Don - let me know how you like it once it arrives.

[@RedSummitRF]

I bought 6 of these and most of my paddles (Including the BaMaKey TP-III) fit inside them. These are what I use. www.ebay.com/itm/184566969473 Charlie NJ7V

[@cargodera1]

@@RedSummitRF Charlie what size box did you buy? Small, medium or large? Thanks.

[@mikesmithg0rfd356]

thank you

[@RedSummitRF]

You're welcome. Thank you for visiting the channel, Mike.

[@LevyCarneiro]

Very useful, thanks for the review!

[@RedSummitRF]

Thank you for your support.

[@havefun2952]

Good morning, I understand that you connected your transceiver to a speaker in order to let us hear in this video. But, if no speaker is connected, will you still hear sound coming out from this transceiver whenever you press the key? Another question: is my observation correct that you did not connect an antenna to your transceiver in this video?

[@RedSummitRF]

That particular transceiver I was using does not have a built in speaker. Most commercial transceivers do have a speaker and wouldn't need an external one. But this particular one is a kit and has no speaker, so no, you wouldn't hear the tones when you press the key on this transceiver (QCX Mini) I did not connect an antenna to the transceiver, nope. I connected a dummy load to it instead so I wouldn't damage the radio. And to be doubly certain I wouldn't damage the radio, I operated it in practice mode.

[@havefun2952]

@@RedSummitRF Thanks a lot for your reply!

[@sealcove70]

I have been considering one of these, but hearing long waits for anything from the EU. Looking forward to review.

[@RedSummitRF]

Yeah it will be a month or two of waiting after you order it, but personally, I say it's worth the wait.

[@gsansoucie]

The wait is infinite if you don’t order and only gets shorter each day after you order. It took about 8 weeks for my BamaKey last winter, got it in plenty of time for spring and the rest of the year. Awesome key. Wish they made a mono paddle (I’ve asked).

[@sealcove70]

Will wait and see when they have them available again.

[@gsansoucie]

Just noticed your user name, you aren’t from Maine by any chance?

[@sealcove70]

@@gsansoucie Yes, I am.

[@Utahforrest]

I have to ask after all the reviews... Is it still your favorite? :)

[@RedSummitRF]

haha it most certainly is.

[@docpearson]

Metal base accessorie??

[@RedSummitRF]

It's an option

[@CoveiraoPS3]

Hello! I have a cwmorse paddle and I realized it gets stuck sometimes, I use a rf choke to make sure it's not rf return. Thus I came to the conclusion that ill just have to get a better one and I think this is the one but it's too expensive for me. Would you know of another good paddle costing 120 less?

[@RedSummitRF]

This one sure is great but I understand it is a bit expensive. There is none that compares in quality to this one, that I've tested. I'm actually using a cwmorse right now and haven't had your problem. That's the problem with paddles, isn't it? Over time, some don't hold up as well as others. $120 less puts it at about $80 for your price range if it's still the same price. Maybe that Brazilian Mini or this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKrcnYZvnrelm6M By the way, how long have you had your cwmorse paddle?

[@KentOlsen]

Just ordered!!! 2 weeks is going to be a long time. ARGH I see they are sold out!!

[@RedSummitRF]

Dang! I hope they have more soon. Such a good paddle. Being sold out should tell you something!

[@kurt53641]

Mine was mailed to be on March4. it’s still in Germany switching to postal service from the tracker they sent me.

[@RedSummitRF]

@@kurt53641 oh boy. This is always the rub with overseas shipments now, isn't it. IT's gotten so much worse since Covid. I guess it makes you appreciate it more once it actually arrives.

[@KentOlsen]

@@kurt53641 I ordered mine I think on the 3rd. I am in the same boat. Still in Germany. I guess it will be put on a plane and flown to the US soon, I hope!

[@kurt53641]

@@KentOlsen maybe same plane lol. I bought the red one with grey handles.

[@havefun2952]

Hi, I don't know which country you are located. Do you know whether this German made key can work in the US and Canada where the voltage is generally 120 V?

[@RedSummitRF]

If this paddle uses any power at all it will draw it from the radio. But I would be surprised if it draws power. It will work on any standard ham radio, so voltage is irrelevant. It will work in US and Canada, yes.

[@havefun2952]

@@RedSummitRF Thank you for your reply!

[@n8telyons]

What a beautiful key. Looks very well made and too nice to abuse. What’s the charge to get a receipt for what I told my wife it cost? Nah. I can’t bring myself to pay > $100 for a key/paddle.

[@RedSummitRF]

haha yeah I get it. People are all along that scale from "cost is no object" all the way down to "I refuse to pay a cent - I homebrew mine". I am trying to review paddles in all ranges, best I can. There are some pretty cool ones coming up in the $50 range, then I'll also be doing a few homebrew reviews. Thank you for visiting the channel! Hope to see you again.

[@Aimsport-video]

On a Ham’s deathbed his worst fear is his family selling his shack gear for what he said he spent on it.

[@zoolkhan]

...holding the key in the hand while manipulating it with the other, is an odd demonstration :-) Anyhow, thanks for the review - a lot of useful information and good close look at this beauty was shown. I suspect the .. eh.. band that was on the outside of the parcel, perhaps is ment to be used to strap the key to your leg or someting? germans have a reason for everything. It strikes me as odd they put the band there for nothing else but "promotion" cheers og4u

[@RedSummitRF]

Hi Timo. Thank you for checking out the video. I actually asked Markus from BaMaTech about the strap and he confirmed it was indeed just for promotion. It's a nice strap but nothing more. I can see how it might appear odd to hold a key for those who work CW from the shack, but it is a quite common way to operate from the field. Your engagement is truly appreciated and I hope to hear from you again. Cheers! Charlie NJ7V

[@k8drtqrp]

My Adventure key is squishy.

[@RedSummitRF]

Mine is too. Let Sebastian know. He may be able to help you out.

[@brianve7jyd943]

Thanks Charlie - good info -- Jesse's lookin at one i believe -- 73 VE7JYD

[@RedSummitRF]

Still my favorite paddle. Worth the price.

[@BastHoen]

Excellent review, thank you. 73 PA5BAS

[@RedSummitRF]

Hi Bas - I appreciate the kind words. Thank you!

[@BastHoen]

@@RedSummitRF Hi Charlie! I ordered mine last week, it is underway right now. Cannot wait to use it. Hey, you are a lefty! I'm not sure, but it looks that your a not using it Iambic. Saves a lot of movements in your fingers. Thanks again, I will post a follow-up after using it for a while. 73, Tnx, Bas

[@radio_0_noise]

it looks blue to me...

[@MadGoat]

Morse , not Morris ...

[@RedSummitRF]

Thank you

[@reedreamer9518]

Can't you just tell us how much it cost? "C" tells me nothing.

[@RedSummitRF]

This video was released 9 months ago and the price has changed. Had I listed the price, you would have just complained it wasn't accurate. How difficult is it to click on the link I provided in the description and see for yourself?