Alan

I have never owned one, and can't recall the one which I have used at a
friend's shack.
They are certainly well acclaimed in CW circles, especially in the
Firstclass CW Operators' Club of which I am one of the five hundred members,
as is Terry, GM3WUX, and more recently W4CI.  Another blind ham, K4LTA, is
also a member.

I really think that I should own one to add to my collection of over 40 keys
of various kinds, including a 1911 Vibraplex.

73

David W Wood 

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On Behalf Of Alan R. Downing
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 11:50 PM
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Subject: Begali CW paddles

Good afternoon all,  I am wondering if any of you use Begali paddles.
Though I am using a keyboard to send most of my CW these days, I still love
using my present Begali Magnetic Classic iambic paddle.  Begali paddles are
more like jewelry than a mundane code key.  This happens to be the sixtieth
anniversary of the founding of Begali in Italy.  They have come out with a
spectacular sixtieth anniversary paddle based on their famous Sculpture
model paddle.  I have just ordered one and am looking forward to sending CW
with it.  My Magnetic Classic is a wonderful paddle, but this special
edition paddle is surely a step or three beyond that.  If any of you use a
Begali, I'd be interested in knowing which model you use.  Have a great
weekend everyone, best 73.

 

Alan

 

 

 

Alan R. Downing

Phoenix, AZ