UR5CDX is a Ukrainian manufacturer of telegraph keys and paddles, whose products have built a solid reputation among CW operators worldwide over the years. The brand is run by Yury, who continues production despite the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine – as he states on his website, the delivery time currently ranges from two to three weeks, sometimes longer.
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Dual paddle paddles
The category Dual paddles (iambic dual paddle paddles) is the core of the UR5CDX range and includes nine products. The flagship models are CT 599MX (chrome-plated version, 188 USD) and CT 599MB (polished brass version, 169 USD) – both built on a square base of 96×90 mm with quadruple ball bearings, adjustable weight and contact gap, and magnetic tension. The same mechanical solution is offered by the models CT 73 MX (chrome-plated version, 188 USD) and CT 73 MB (brass version, 169 USD).
The highest model in the offer is the Eridan MX for 393 USD, which also features carbon control levers and 3D machining technology on a CNC machine. All dual paddle paddles are handmade by a team of professional engineers, with galvanic chrome plating or mirror quality polished brass, full double silver contacts, and a polished brass plate labeled with the model. The delivery includes a 4.5-foot (approximately 137 cm) shielded cable, and the weight of the paddle itself is around 1.3 kg.
Single paddle paddles
The Single paddles category includes two models with a single magnetically tensioned lever (single magnet tension lever Paddle): CT 755 B (brass version, 169 USD) and CT 755 X (chrome-plated version, 188 USD). Both share the same structural basis as the double paddle models - a square base of 96×90 mm, adjustable weight and contact gap, magnetic tension, and manual production with an emphasis on high-quality finishing.
UR5CDX also offers a compact model CT 73 L designed specifically for the Paddles for QRP category - a smaller and lighter trap suitable for field and portable operation, where weight and equipment dimensions matter.
Accessories for the shack
The For your Shack section offers three products focused on personalization and additional care for the purchased trap. Callsign engraving (7 USD) allows you to order engraving of your own callsign or another short text (up to 30 characters) directly on the trap's plate, processing usually takes one to two days. 3D nameplate (18 USD) offers spatial 3D engraving of the callsign - however, this variant is not compatible with the QRP trap models CT755-L and CT73-L, for which a simpler edition of the plate is intended.
For the traps themselves, replacement and additional control levers (fingerpieces) are also available - plastic pairs for models CT73, CT755, and Eridan (12 USD), plastic pairs for model CT599 (12 USD), and carbon versions compatible with both series of models (32 USD per pair).
Video: UR5CDX paddles in practice
Model CT 73 MX
CT 73 MX is a chrome-plated heavy iambic double paddle trap with a square base of 96×90 mm. The manufacturer states the possibility of adjusting weight and contact gap, magnetic tension, exceptional quality of galvanic chrome plating with a mirror finish, full double silver contacts, and a polished brass plate marked with the model. The delivery includes a 4.5-foot shielded cable with a 1/4″ connector, the trap is secured during transport with two screws to the plate, and the weight is approximately 1.3 kg. The price of the model is 188 USD.
Model Eridan MX
Eridan MX represents the peak of the UR5CDX product line. It is a chrome-plated heavy iambic dual-paddle trap with a square base with soft lines (96×90 mm), quadruple ball bearings, adjustable weight and contact gap, magnetic voltage, and carbon control levers made with 3D technology on a CNC machine. As with other models, mirror-quality galvanic chrome plating and full double silver contacts are used here. It comes with a 4.5-foot shielded cable with a 3.5 mm connector.The weight is approximately 1.3 kg. The price of the model is 393 USD.
The complete range of UR5CDX, including current availability of individual models and the possibility of engraving the call sign, is available directly at ur5cdx.com.