[Elecraft] OT: morse keys , pricing

[Bill W4ZV]

Tony Estep wrote:
> 
> and was reviewed in QST May 2010 along with the Begali Simplex, another
> top-of-the-line key. 
> 

I also have a Begali Simplex Mono but much prefer the N3ZN ZN-SL (both are
single levers).  I'm upset with Begali because my paddle had a dissimilar
metals problem with the contacts (a fundamental design flaw).  Over time
these acted as diodes and caused keying problems (and I certainly don't need
any help in creating sending errors!)  I contacted Begali numerous times
about replacement contacts but never got so much as a reply to my emails. 
This problem has since been solved in production by using silver contacts
but my Begali sits unused because I don't want to sell it "as is" and I have
no way to fix it because of the poor customer service.  Too bad they don't
provide service like Elecraft!  

73,  Bill

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