I may be on the lookout for another small paddle to use in my vehicle.
The keys made by Palm Radio are/were nice. It's a shame they are no longer in business.
I've got two sizes of their paddle keys, the original standard sized one and a pico one. Both are very well made in terms of precision, but I don't know how much bashing about and abuse they would take.
The MFJ-561 is pretty cheap and works just fine, very easy to maintain, and they also do a covered version, the MFJ-402. I have two examples of the '561 version (both purchased pre-used), and they work just fine.
Another paddle key with a pretty good feel to it is the Hi-Mound MK-701 and family. I say 'family' since there are about four or five variants of this key (they have various bases and or covers added). I've owned two of these over the years, one is silver coloured with clear paddles (not on a base, just free standing), the other has a dust cover and steel base.
The Hi-Mound ones are better if you prefer a full size key, whereas the MFJ ones mentioned are classed as miniature or portable ones.
Did you have any particular key in mind?
73, Mark...
