[TenTec] Looking for a Begali Simplex Mono Key

[Duane A Calvin]

I have the Simplex and the Magnetic Traveler Light.  The only difference
in feel I sense is that the spring loaded ones can be set for a heavier
feel.  Yet they can also be set very light.  I don't notice much else. 
The Magnetic Traveler cannot get the heavier (harder) tension of the
Simplex.  That's sometimes a detractor for using it mobile, but I may not
have it set quite right yet.  When you're sitting in a truck seat and on
bumpy road, a light tension can really lead to confusion on the other
side of the QSO - hi!  That said, they both are very adjustable, and both
are VERY smooth operating.  Unlike some other keys I've owned, the
Begali's always "make" the first time I touch the paddle, even if it's
been weeks since I've had time to be on the air.  I can't say enough good
about them, and the price of the Simplex puts it within anyone's reach.

        73,  Duane


On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 11:42:54 +0000 Barry Gross <barry.n1eu at gmail.com>
writes:
> Has anyone compared the Begali Simplex (spring tension) to his 
> magnetic
> paddles and can offer some comments?  I've tended to shy away from 
> magnetic
> paddles.
> 
> 73, Barry N1EU
> 
> On 12/10/05, NZ8J <nz8j at woh.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> > I had the exact same problem with a new March paddle I bought.. No 
> matter
> > what I could not get it to stay adjusted.... I have located a 
> Begali
> > Simplex
> > Mono and am looking forward to seeing how I like it compared to 
> other
> > single
> > paddle keys I have used..
> >
> > Tim
> > NZ8J
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Howdy Bob:
> > >
> > > A couple years I bought a new March paddle from the maker at a 
> hamfest.
> > >
> > > I never could get it to adjust right in terms of spacing and 
> holding the
> > > spacing.
> > >
> > > The contacts did not mate up well and I was disappointed 
> overall.
> > >
> > > Much to his credit the maker gave me a full refund.
> > >
> > > I have several Begali magnetic paddles and they are a joy to 
> use....the
> > > machining is top notch...everything lines up and adjusts easily 
> and
> > properly
> > > and the paddles are soooo smooth in operation....not to mention 
> that
> > they
> > > look like pieces of fine jewelry (G).
> > >
> > > These Begali magnetics are real keepers....I'll be holding onto 
> mine.
> > >
> > >                                         73, Joe W2KJ
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
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Duane Calvin, AC5AA
Austin, Texas

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