[Elecraft] recommendation of a low cost iambic paddle / Beengali Simplex shipping with gold contacts

[Vic K2VCO]

Chris Wagner wrote:
> I ordered the regular Simplex and paid a few bucks
> more due to making an EU payment. Anyhow, they will
> send me the model with the gold contacts as this is
> the one they have in stock, while the regular contacts
> will be manufactured in a few weeks. So if you plan to
> get one of these, ask if you could get the upgrade.

If the 'regular' contacts are the same as what was previously supplied 
with the various Begali magnetic paddles, they have problems with many 
keyers, including the K2's internal keyer, the Logikey, and others. So 
the gold contacts are a very good investment.

If you're interested in details see my review of the Begali Magnetic 
Professional, about the 5th one down at 
<http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3468>. Other than the non-gold 
contacts, I love this paddle.
-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco