Finally, you can get one of these paddles *in Canada*. VE6TD and VE6LK are offering the popular VK3IL pressure paddle along with a high-quality silicone cable, shipped to your door for $85CAD.

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.

Visit https://ve6lk.com/shop/ and select VK3IL Paddle to get full details and see a video of it in action.