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.....)
(I'm trying to get my code speed back up to 5wpm.....)
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George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
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Chris Tate - N6WM, Elmer
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Ken - NM9P, Elmer
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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 $$$!!!
But they are $$$!!!
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No kidding. You could buy a rig for that kinda money. You're talking Bengali, right?
Ken - NM9P, Elmer
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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....
I'll wait until my rich uncle leaves me some money.
Problem...I don't have a rich uncle....
Ken - NM9P, Elmer
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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......
My Radio Shack straight key only cost me $2.95 back in 1972......
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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

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

Ken - NM9P, Elmer
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Beauties, all of them! I really like the iambic, though.
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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.
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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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