[Elecraft] Paddle for the KX3 - has anyone tried the Begali Adventure?

[David Elliott]

I second what Tex says.  It only takes a word or two to realize that this is a Begali.  The optional magnetic base is a real pleasure, especially for mobile operation.

73 de W6BK (Begali Adventure SN 6)


On Jan 13, 2013, at 10:46 AM, AC6JA at aol.com wrote:

> I also have the KXPD3 and have the same observations.
> I also ordered the  Begali Adventure this weekend but it is backordered.  
> They should be  available again in a couple of weeks.
> Look forward to my next Begali to add to my Stealth and Sculpture  
> collection!
> 
> Mike  AC6JA
> 
> 
> In a message dated 1/13/2013 10:06:34 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
> ka5y at yahoo.com writes:
> 
> I have  the Begali Adventure serial #2.  To me the Begali has much  better
> ergonomics than the Elecraft paddle.  When  attached it  angles up not
> pointing down and can be swiveled to any angle you  desire.  When I used the
> KXPD3 I had to prop up the KX3 so my fingers  were not hitting the table, 
> not
> so with the Begali.  As to feel of the  key.........It's a BEGALI!  For
> weight size comparison see their  website.  I'm not a backpacking ham but to
> me the size and weight  difference is minimal.
> 
> 73 Tex
> ka5y
> 
> 
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