Designed and patented by Boyd Mason, NE8KE - built by NOARC
As featured in QST (February 2001, p. 107) and CQ magazine
Boyd, NE8KE
Looking for an affordable, portable CW paddle? You've found it!
The Te-Ne-Ke ("teeny key") is an iambic paddle built in West Michigan by members of the North Ottawa Amateur Radio Club. The contacts are made from beryllium copper springs and brass pins, attached to a stainless steel head. The whole thing may then be mounted to an optional heavy, black wrinkle-coated steel base with rubber feet to keep it in place on your desk. The key connects to your rig or keyer with a standard 3.5mm audio patch cable.
A note on variations
Several variations of the Te-Ne-Ke currently exist. The head used to be made from CNC-machined aluminum channel stock with a plastic jewel on the front. Current production units are made from laser-cut stainless steel, without the jewel.
If you have a specific preference, be sure to let us know when ordering - we'll try to accommodate all requests!
Pricing (US $)
Finished unit without base: $40.00
Finished unit with black wrinkle painted base: $65.00
Shipping:
- United States: $5.00
- Canada, Europe and Australia: $20.00
- Other countries: please e-mail the NOARC treasurer for a shipping quote
A 3ft audio cable is included. Kits are currently not available.
Ordering
To order, send a check to:
North Ottawa Amateur Radio Club
PO Box 976
Grand Haven, MI 49417
USA
Or: send a PayPal payment to the NOARC treasurer, John, N8YQD. Or see our eBay listing!
Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.
Also, look for us at Dayton and other hamfests around West Michigan!
Gallery
 An early Te-Ne-Ke, built by NE8KE himself. This unit has the old aluminum head with a jewel on the front, and has a 3.5mm plug on the back. An audio extension cable is used to connect it to the rig. |
 Front view of a new Te-Ne-Ke. Note that current production units do not have the heat-shrink wrapping on the front. |
 Rear view. This unit was made with a 3.5mm jack, and would use an audio patch cable to connect to the rig. |
Doug Furton, K8EXB demonstrates the Te-Ne-Ke in this Youtube video. This unit does not include the steel base.
See the Te-Ne-Ke in use on Cheyenne Mountain for SOTA!
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