36 NCE-CH0050002 K-1 Brass Iambic Double Paddle Key and Straight Keys Perfect for portable ops or in the shack, the lightweight (1.5 lbs.) and compact JNCRadio K-1 Golden Brass Iambic Double Paddle Key comes with silver-plated contacts and black plastic finger pieces attached to brass arms that pivot on stainless steel aircraf bearings with brass thumb-screw spring tension and contact spacing adjustments. Three all-brass thumb-screw binding posts provide the connections for a user-supplied cable for an electronic keyer or transceiver. For budget-conscious CW enthusiasts, the CQ-K553 straight key is made from durable stainless steel and comes with a cushioned, non- slip base. The lightweight CQ-K557 straight key model can be used as a training oscillator or for transmitting. It delivers precise keying and clear tones, making it ideal for both practicing and sending accurate signals. Its base is made of mahogany with non-slip rubber pads. The JKEY-25 portable straight key is ideal for beginners or outdoor enthusiasts. Made of lightweight aluminum, it tips the scales at only 11.5 ozs. NCE-CH0030005 Brass Iambic Double Paddle Key ................... $285.00 NCE-CH0050001 CQ-K553 Straight Key, Chrome Hardware .................... $105.00 NCE-CH0050002 CQ-K557 Straight Key/Practice Oscillator, Wood Base .................$73.50 NCE-CH0012513-M JKEY-25 Portable Straight Key .................................$99.99 NCE-CH0030005 NCE-CH0012513-M CW50A Electronic Keyer The Palstar CW50A Electronic Keyer has a speed control adjustable from 10 to 40 WPM, crystal-controlled for high accuracy. You can easily flip from mode A to mode B iambic keying and the built-in sidetone generator and speaker make monitoring your transmission easy. The CW50A also doubles as a training unit. Character spacing and dash weight are adjustable, as well. The Palstar CW50A Electronic Keyer works with any straight key, semi-automatic bug key, single lever paddles and iambic dual lever “squeeze” paddles. Plus, it’s compatible with both tube and solid state rigs. You can hook up your paddle through a convenient front panel jack, and there’s a separate jack for your straight key—allowing for two keys to be attached at the same time. Read more details at DXEngineering.com. • Sidetone pitch: 500-1000 Hz, front panel adjustable • Keying output: positive, negative and high-speed reed relay • Operating current: 10-50 mA, depending on sidetone level PAS-CW50A Palstar Electronic Keyer ............$369.99 560 CW Paddle Billed by ACOM as "the most modern CW paddle in the world," the 560 employs tension sensors to make this breakthrough instrument easy to use, providing ef ective and faster sending without stress on fingers, hand, or wrist. The device can be used with an external keyer or with any modern transceiver with a built-in CW keyer. Controlled by a microcomputer with an LCD screen, the device's tension sensors detect operator pressure on each lever. Favorite tension forces for each lever can be saved in an internal memory. This consistent and repeatable pressure registration results in more accurate code character generation. Other features and benefits include: • Silent, non-moving levers • The ability to adjust tension force between 10-60 grams • Longer life since there are no moving parts inside to break down • Stainless steel base • Anodized aluminum body and levers • Easy programming via menu-driven graphic display • Weight of 2.2 lbs. and anti-slip bottom pad to ensure the paddle stays in place • 3.5mm stereo plug connector AOM-560 560 CW Paddle ......................... $799.99 CW XT-4-MK2 Memory Keyer The perfect keyer for Field Day, vacations, EMCOMM, or just about any portable operation, the compact and lightweight XT-4-MK2 is fully iambic with self-completing characters. This battery-powered keyer features a CW speed range of 8-45 WPM, and each of the four memories can hold approximately 240 Morse characters. The non-volatile memory locations save your programmed information even when the power is removed. Programming your CQ, call sign, contest exchanges, name, QTH, and other information is easily accomplished by pressing the record and message buttons. A paddle reverse function lets you reverse the dit and dah keys without rewiring the cable. Designed to work with modern solid-state rigs with positive keying. UMS-XT-4-MK2 Memory Keyer ......................$89.95 UMS-KC-4 Cable Set, XT-4-MK2/VK-64 Keyers, 1/4" Plug, Keyer to Rig.........$14.95 UMS-KC-8 Cable Set, XT-4-MK2/VK-64 Keyers, 1/8" Plug, Keyer to Rig.........$14.95 Paddles and Keys Morse code enthusiasts worldwide can now purchase Begali keys from DX Engineering—an of icial dealer of these expertly craf ed Italian-made CW instruments. They have been desired by contesters, DXers, and collectors for their artistry, mechanical design, and performance since Pietro Begali, I2RTF, started producing them in 1964. Models are available in a range of prices and designs to fit any operator’s objectives, code-sending style, and CW experience. Enter “Begali” at DXEngineering.com for more details. BGL-70ANNIVSTRAD 70th Anniversary Stradivarius Iambic Paddle Key ..............$823.99 BGL-ADVENTURE-DL Adventure Dual Lever Iambic Paddle Key ...............$423.99 BGL-DESKTOPBASE Adventure Key Magnetic Aluminum Base .....................$59.99 BGL-CAMELBACK Camelback Straight Key .....$238.99 BGL-ECLIPSE-SSLE Eclipse Iambic Paddle Key 2016 Limited Edition ...........$747.99 BGL-EXPEDITIONBK Expedition Twin Paddle Key Black Base ............................$399.99 BGL-HST-MARK-III HST Mark III Single Lever Iambic Paddle Key ..............$410.99 BGL-INTREPID-RH Intrepid Semi-Automatic Bug Key ................................$659.99 BGL-LEONESSA-BK Leonessa High-Speed Dual Lever Iambic Paddle Key ...............$551.99 BGL-MAG-PRO-BK Magnetic Professional Iambic Paddle Key, Black ....$388.99 BGL-MAG-TRAV-BK Magnetic Traveler Light Iambic Paddle Key, Black ....$426.99 BGL-MAG-TRAV-BU Magnetic Traveler Light Iambic Paddle Key, Blue .....$426.99 BGL-MAGNUM Magnum Heavy Weight Iambic Paddle Key ...............$764.99 BGL-PEARL-PD Pearl Iambic Paddle Key, Round Palladium Base .......$385.99 BGL-SCULPTURE-AW Sculpture Arrow Straight Key ..........................$601.99 BGL-SCULPTURE-MO Sculpture Single Lever Magnetic Paddle Key ...........$654.99 BGL-SCULPTURE-SS Sculpture Iambic Paddle Key Stainless Steel Base .............$597.99 BGL-SIGNATURE-PD Signature Dual Iambic Paddle Key, Magnetic, Palladium ............$373.99 BGL-SIMPLEX-PD Simplex Iambic Paddle Key, Spring Return, Palladium ....$250.99 BGL-SIMPLEXBASIC Simplex Iambic Paddle Key, Spring Return, Black Cast ...$215.99 BGL-SPARK Spark High-Speed Compact Straight Key .........................$238.99 BGL-70ANNIVSTRAD BGL-SIMPLEX-PD BGL-SCULPTURE-MO BGL-PEARL-PD BGL-MAG-TRAV-BK Single and Double Paddle Keys Made with versatility in mind, these keys can be adjusted to your precise operating style. Thanks to the paddles’ unique spring design, you can change lef and right spring tension separately. Adjustment is easy, with large knurled screws. Like all Kent Keys, the mechanisms are machined from solid brass and use a quality ball race bearing. A heavy steel base keeps the paddles stable and the intuitive gap settings ensure a positive “feel.” KMK-SP-1 Single Paddle Key ...............$159.99 KMK-TP1-B Twin Paddle Key .................$164.99 KMK-SP-1 WARNING: For Proposition 65 information, see p. 3 We stock many more items than we can show. See them all at DXEngineering.com!
