I use a dual-lever paddle built by my former boss at Collins Radio, Dave
Hallock, W0SS. It has separate adjustments for spring tension and contact
spacing on each lever, and weighs enough that it doesn't go anywhere on the
ddesk. For years I was using the circuit which Dave built into it, a keyer
that did dash override when both paddles were squeezed. For the 6 years
since I bought my FT950, I have bypassed that circuit and use the 950's own
keyer, which is iambic. Took some getting used to, but I prefer a squeeze
paddle to some extent. For contests I am also using the memories built into
the 950 to store up to 5 short messages keyed in with the paddle.
73,
Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, MD
http://lras.home.sprynet.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Lou Kolb
Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 2:47 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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