I wonder if trying to match the size and action are really that important. Once you have say Iambic-B down on one set of paddles then moving to another set is not a real challenge I think. A few minutes warm-up and away you go.
The Begali Adventure is a beautiful key. I own other Begali keys and easily swap from the Sculpture to the KXPD3. Someday I'll own an Adventure I think. I wonder if someone might come up with a base for the KXPD3 where it can be used off the radio? That would make a fine option if you want to practice with a similar key. :) Now I wish I had some metalworking skills. Also, as a long term SKCC member (605T) I will second Willis' comment. Straight keys are a blast. Bugs are even more fun! But I know that's not what you asked... just a little plug for the alternatives. 73 and enjoy! Kev / K4VD On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Phil Wheeler <[email protected]> wrote: > Rick, > > Re "a desktop key that is close to the size and action of the key attached > to the KX3": That's your core question, it appears. > > Size-wise the Begali Adventure is likely close, but action-wise likely > not. It can be a desktop key on the right base. But price is likely > prohibitive for what you have in mind. > > Perhaps Wayne will weigh in. > > 73, Phil W7OX > > > On 6/24/16 9:21 AM, rick jones via Elecraft wrote: > >> Could someone recommend a desktop key that is close to the size and >> action of the key attached to the KX3? This Advanced class ham has not sent >> code in decades and I would like to start sending on my K3 so can someday >> use a KX on CW from a remote location. I will be practically starting from >> scratch but I'm guessing there's no reason to start with a straight key >> right? Thanks for your thoughts! Rick N3IKQ >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [email protected] > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
