Harold Kramer/WJ1B 

Modern Iambic paddles that are used with electronic keyers. 

This is the paddle that I have used for more than 20 years in my own station!  From Bencher: "The world famous BY series of iambic paddles are the standard that other iambic paddles are measured against. We have sold well over 100,000 of these paddles, surely far and away, the most popular iambic paddle ever."

From Bencher: "This unique design is classic Bencher – attractive to the eye and a perfect match for the fingers of the proficient CW operator. Fully iambic, this innovative design utilizes magnets for tensioning, and unlike some rather expensive European designs, allows separate individual tensioning adjustment for dot and dash contacts. Certainly one of the heaviest paddles available, weighing in at well over three pounds, the components throughout are tough and sturdy, built to last. "

From the Begali Website: The Pearl key combines gracefully rounded shapes and an exquisite finish with a high-performance mechanism. Precision adjustments and perfect weight distribution in the moving parts make sure that the beauty is not only skin deep - this key will not let you down at even the highest speeds.  

I purchased this beautiful key from my friends Piero Begali and his daughter Bruna Begali at the Dayton Hamfest in 2009.

Ham-Key Model HK-1 Iambic Paddle:

This is a Ham Key Iambic Paddle with unique red plastic paddle handles.  Ham-Key was an Amateur Radio key made in the 60's and 70's.  The label on the back says "Model HK-1 The Ham-Key Company, St. Louis, MO 63132”.  It has a great action, even by today’s standards.  It still works great!

This is a Brown Bros. Model BTL iambic Paddle  made in St. Louis, Missouri. These keys were hand-made from 1964 to 1979 by Bill Brown who made the die-cast machine and all the parts himself. He also designed, painted and labeled each key ever made by the BBMC. 

This is a miniature key with black horizontal plastic paddles. You push down on the paddles to work the key. The solid brass base measures 3" x 1 1/2" . "The letters "KK" are located in a circle logo on top of the key. Written on the bottom is "Kit Raymond" "Nov.20, 1995" "Serial #219" "Kitano Key Company." I bought this unique hand made paddle at a hamfest in Golden, Colorado. Only 200 or so were made.

From K9LU: Besides personalized call letters and serial number this handsome key features brass/gold accents and a ½” thick solid oak base with 4 suction cups. This Bulldog BD5 makes a great base station key , yet is small and rugged enough to take along on portable outings. It has adjustable spacing and tension and a smooth action that rivals or surpasses the feel of most full size keys. K9LU Web Site.

This is the DCP (Dirt Cheap Paddle) from American Morse Equipment in San Luis Obispo, CA.  The paddle comes in a kit and I bought this paddle from Doug, the owner at the Dayton Hamfest in 2008.  Photo courtesy of American Morse Equipment.

A very small single lever paddle.  Photo courtesy of American Morse Equipment.  Purchased at the Dayton Hamfest 2009.