[CW] Begali Sideswipers

[Troy, W6HV]

I would really like to have the Intrepid—but at $481 currently! Can’t do that.
73,
Troy, W6HV

From: D.J.J. Ring, Jr. 
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 3:45 PM
To: CW Reflector 
Subject: Re: [CW] Begali Sideswipers

I'm not using a Begali Sideswiper, but I had a chance to use the Begali Sculputure Swing, and it's just got the feel that I want in a sideswiper.  It has the best of the stiff lever action of the Vibroplex and the Bunnell Double Speed Key (which probably is the best sideswiper going, but I DO like the feel of the flex in a hacksaw blade) and it has the flex feeling of a hacksaw blade also.

http://www.i2rtf.com/sculpture-swing.html


Cost enough, $518.63 at today's EUR to USD rates, I don't know if this includes VAT which we are exempt from.
Unlike with paddles or straight keys, you want the contact closure in a cootie key to be soft. You see the elaborate sliding contact assembly at the back of the key - changing its position determines how stiff the long needle arm feels.  At the front you see concentric spring-loaded stops and a cam which determine the center position and the magnetic return force. When you move the long lever the concentric stop will be compressed, and eventually the gold plated ball on the needle arm will touch the contact in the contact post without abruptly stopping your movement.  This is a key for specialists with a “feel” and hand movements which are unlike any other key - but once you have mastered it, it will provide the satisfaction of a high-speed key that does not need an electronic keyer.

73

DR


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