[Elecraft] high end paddles

[Vic K2VCO]

james1787 at aol.com wrote:

> For those 
> of you that may have something like Begali, how did you find the right 
> key for you and buy it.. did you try them out? 

You really do need to try a key, because once you get away from the 
cheaper keys, personal preferences are highly important.  For example, 
the distance between the fingerpieces varies, and some are adjustable 
and others not.  Personally I like them wide.  Others prefer them much 
closer together.

I happen to like a very 'stiff' key, one with very little flex in the 
fingerpieces and arm.  So for me, the Begali Classic/Pro/Signature 
models or the Kent are good in this respect, because the fingerpieces 
are stiff and the pivot is close to them.  The Profi or the Hex Key, on 
the other hand, are fine keys, but not as stiff.  I've even replaced the 
  stock fingerpieces on a Bencher BY-1 with smaller ones made of thicker 
plastic to stiffen it.

So my advice is, don't take any advice on what key is better!  You 
really should try as many keys as you can.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco