Lou and all:

I use my Bencher like it is a single-lever paddle.  I never could get the
squeeze technique right either.


Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

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Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 2:48 PM
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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
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>> Alan R. Downing
>>
>> Phoenix, AZ
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