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-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Hetrick Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 12:08 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] RE: CW: Best low cost iambic key Rob; Define "low cost" The used Begalis go for about what a new. Used Benchers are fairly easy to find in various states of dis-repair. There are also the AzSqrpions paddle-kits that seem to have a solid look, I've been meaning to order one as a spare/travel paddle. If you don't mind fabrication and a lighter feel (though, since you're building it, you can tweak this) you could try one of the 10.00 Jackson Harbor touch paddles. Even though I have a Begali, and a Bencher, I've actually probably put more QSO's on my little JH Touch paddles since I spent a good part of the summer operating outside of my shack. They take a bit of getting used to, but, I built mine into a little box and used dimes for the contacts. I can hold the key in my lap and send. At times it's very comfortable. I've a used bencher that I enjoyed, but, while I don't have a heavy fist, I like a solid feel. I bought a Begali Simplex at Dayton; New they're within 10 or 20.00 of a new Bencher, but, I like my Begali a whole lot, and I've loaned it out to several local CW ops who have also enjoyed it. I'm pretty sure I'll end up with one of the magnetic units from Begali this year at Dayton. The craftsmanship is beautiful and the keys all feel great. There are several others, N3ZN, there is an K8 whose call I forget, all look to be substantial and they all seem to fall in the 100-200.00 price range. 73, Joe KC0VKN _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
