Have any of you tried to use a side swiper, or kootie key, as they're
called? Basically it's a single-lever paddle with both sides connected and
used as a straight key that you work side-to-side. It preceeded the bug. I
connected both sides of my paddle together and plugged it in as a straight
key, and messed with it some. I found it hard to get the dot length right.
My thumb kept producing longer dots than the fingers, grin.
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Jim, KE5AL
-----Original Message-----
From: Lou Kolb
Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 1:47 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Begali CW paddles
Mike
It's possible, in fact rather common, to use a dual lever paddle as if it
were a single-lever device. That's how I used my bencher paddle for years.
You just don't squeze it but rather hit each lever directly from its
respective side. You might want to experiment with widening the spacing
between the 2 levers. I agree with you, I don't care for iambic paddles.
That was one of the factors that drove me to a keyboard several years ago.
lou WA3MIX
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Keithley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 2:37 PM
Subject: Re: Begali CW paddles
> So am I correct that a single-lever paddle is not a squeeze device? I
> bought a used keyer with a squeeze paddle and just can't get used to it. I
> much prefer a straight key to that thing.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan R. Downing <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Friday, December 5, 2014 3:50 pm
> 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
>>
>>
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