What are iambic paddles?
Iambic keying involves squeezing both paddles – the first paddle to make contact sends its element (dit or dah) immediately followed by the opposite element. This continues as long as one or both paddles are squeezed. This allows many CW characters to be sent more efficiently.
What is a CW keyer?
The keyer turns any contact closure into a perfectly formed dit or dah and keys the transmitter as if it were a straight key. Most transceivers have a built-in keyer or you can buy stand-alone keyers. There are two kinds of electronic keyer paddles: single-lever and dual-lever, both shown here.
What is Cootie Morse key?
A “cootie” or “sideswiper” is a bit like a straight key but turned on its side so that the motion is not up and down but rather side to side. However, a cootie is at rest in the middle (where the switch is open) but can be pushed either to the left or to the right (where the switch is closed).
Why is 73 good?
In 1857, 73 meant literally, “My love to you.” Even though it stood for a flowery sentiment, telegraph operators adopted this code as a way to greet each other on the wire and to wish each other well.
What kind of paddles does Begali offer?
Keys / Paddles Welcome to the Begali keys and paddles catalog page. We offer a variety of iambic paddles and straight keys that represent the very best products in their category at a price that you can afford. Below is a complete list of our current line of keys and paddles.
How much does an iambic paddle cost?
Magnetic Classic- Iambic paddle with magnetic return Price: €228.00 Magnetic Professional – Iambic paddle, magnetic return, black finish Price: €248.00 Magnum- A heavy ultra-high performance key with narrow paddle spacing and magnetic return Price €540.00 Pearl- Iambic paddle with magnetic return Price €270.00 Aluminum Finger Pieces – Replacement
What is the best iambic paddle with a torsion suspension?
Stradivarius- High performance iambic paddle with torsion suspension and magnetic return Sold Out Adventure- Component dual-lever key for QRP rigs and the desktop with magnetic return
What is the best iambic paddle with a magnetic return?
Graciella Jr- Vertical iambic paddle with magnetic return Sold Out Graciella – Vertical high performance iambic paddle with magnetic return Special Order Only Leonessa-Innovative “dual personality” high-speed paddle with magnetic return