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I want to hook an old Bencher key to my 6300.

Russell Locke
Russell Locke Member
edited 2020 23 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
In my novice days, I used the key with an MFJ electronic keyer.  It is my understanding that the 6300 (6xxx Signature series) has a built in keyer.  So do I just plug the key in to the 'key hole'?
(I'm trying to get my code speed back up to 5wpm.....)

Answers

  • George KF2T
    George KF2T Member ✭✭✭
    edited 2019 11
    Yep. The wiring diagram is in the manual. Enjoy!!
  • ctate243
    ctate243 Member ✭✭
    edited 2018 23
    yep.. plug it right in.
  • Steve W6SDM
    Steve W6SDM Member ✭✭✭
    edited 2018 23
    I've been using one for years.  Good combination.
  • Ken - NM9P
    Ken - NM9P Member ✭✭✭
    edited 2020 23
    I have been running the same Bencher since 1985! It is still a good one, it I am starting to long for a new paddle with magnetic dampening.... But they are $$$!!!
  • Steve W6SDM
    Steve W6SDM Member ✭✭✭
    edited 2020 23
    No kidding.  You could buy a rig for that kinda money.  You're talking Bengali, right?

  • Ken - NM9P
    Ken - NM9P Member ✭✭✭
    edited 2018 23
    Begali, Kent, others....  some of the good ones are > $300+  
    I'll wait until my rich uncle leaves me some money.

    Problem...I don't have a rich uncle....
  • Ken - NM9P
    Ken - NM9P Member ✭✭✭
    edited 2018 23
    A couple years ago I got to see NN4ZZ's custom Begali straight key that he ordered to match his Begali paddles.  It was well over $300 and VERY nice! 
    My Radio Shack straight key only cost me $2.95 back in 1972......
  • Al_NN4ZZ
    Al_NN4ZZ Member ✭✭✭
    edited 2018 23
    Hi Ken,
    I remember showing it to you at Dayton that year when I picked it up.  I asked Piero to make a straight key to match the Sculpture paddle and after a few years he did.   I got one of the matching Sculpture Mono paddles last year so I think I'm done now, hihi.  They are great keys and will last me a lifetime.  Since I'm CW only I figured the money I save on microphones pays for the CW jewelry.   

    Al / NN4ZZ  
    al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
    6700 & SSDR-W  V 2.1.30
    Win10

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  • Ken - NM9P
    Ken - NM9P Member ✭✭✭
    edited 2018 24
    Beauties,  all of them!  I really like the iambic, though.
  • Rick Hadley - W0FG
    Rick Hadley - W0FG Member ✭✭
    edited 2018 24
    I keep my 35+ yr old Bencher hooked up to my 6500, my standby radio, and for the 6400 I'm Alpha testing, I use my most lovely Begali Pearl in the case-hardened finish that looks like the receiver of an old Winchester rifle.
  • AC9S
    AC9S Member ✭✭
    edited 2018 24
    I have a minor collection of Benchers, Hex. Brown Brothers and others, but nothing, but nothing matches the light, crisp touch of my Begali.

    Keith - AC9S

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