Thanks for all these videos Pete. I ordered a Begali Pearl and of course I moved things before I read instructions lol. I've got it close enough for my use atm just from feel but I'd like to get the magnets reset precise. Thanks again! W4LJH
Jan Lategahn that was a children’s TV program on the BBC called ‘Blue Peter’. They used to have items already prepared for their craft segment and used to say ‘Here is one I prepared earlier’
Excellent, I have heard about Blue Peter of course. I believe Mike Oldfield composed a theme song for it long time ago. Great (although slighly obsessive?) collection of Begali keys btw. You should expand your home if things continue in this pace 😊
When I purchased my Simplex Pro at the Dayton Hamvention 7 or 8 years ago, Piero told me to use a business card for spacing, and for cleaning the contacts. Mine did not come with a spacer. Ken W8ASA
I researched a little with help from PA7RG. They are called "Force Gauge Dynamometers." I note that one is 0 to 50 grams. They cost more than the keys in the USA!
I Pete, very interesting video. Having watched your video I went ahead and purchased a dynamometer similar to the one you have and it works great. In addition to my Sculpture and Simplex I also have a Begali Camelback and I was wondering if you would do a similar video on setting up a straight key. HNY and 73. Norbert VE3WNS/M0CEL
What are the pros and cons for setting the force to 20 gm compared to 40 gm? Same thing for a wider contact gap? Is it sending speed related or other things. Thanks kw1L
Hello, thanks for this interesting video. Can you tell the dynamometer reference or model you have. I am in France and can't find one like this. Where did you buy it? Tanks in advanced and have nice we
Hmm, wouldn’t it be easier to trap the paper gently by pressing the key, this has the advantage of not upsetting the adjustments? Also I don’t like the idea of dragging metal through gold contacts which are much softer😏
Wow! Always adjusted by touch. I saw your video and ordered the same tool, adjusted to 30 and now it's incredible. They were way off!
Thank you!
Thanks for all these videos Pete. I ordered a Begali Pearl and of course I moved things before I read instructions lol. I've got it close enough for my use atm just from feel but I'd like to get the magnets reset precise. Thanks again! W4LJH
Really a great Tutorial! Many thanks for that! Best 73 de Mario, DD7CW
Sorry to hear about your loss Peter. What is that show you referenced regarding "something that I prepared earlier" part?
Jan Lategahn that was a children’s TV program on the BBC called ‘Blue Peter’. They used to have items already prepared for their craft segment and used to say ‘Here is one I prepared earlier’
Excellent, I have heard about Blue Peter of course. I believe Mike Oldfield composed a theme song for it long time ago. Great (although slighly obsessive?) collection of Begali keys btw. You should expand your home if things continue in this pace 😊
The feeler gauge wasn't part of my Traveller package. Thank you for the comprehensive description of your adjustment procedure! 73 de DL1WW
Great info, Pete. Very helpful!
Any chance you'd have a brand or more descriptive name of that dynamometer?
Pete, Can you give us a name or model number for the dynamometer? What is the range, 0 to 50 grams?
Several years ago I bought the same one from Eliseo IK6BAK www.morsekey.net/dynamometer.html . I am afraid it is out of stock.
Just rcvd my new "Pearl" yesterday and this was very helpful. Thank you for posting and producing this.
Thanks Edward. Hope you are still enjoying the key. 73’
When I purchased my Simplex Pro at the Dayton Hamvention 7 or 8 years ago, Piero told me to use a business card for spacing, and for cleaning the contacts. Mine did not come with a spacer.
Ken W8ASA
Could you add a video discussing the connecting / pig tails you use and where to buy the wiring components etc.?
Very useful. Thanks Pete.
I researched a little with help from PA7RG. They are called "Force Gauge Dynamometers." I note that one is 0 to 50 grams. They cost more than the keys in the USA!
very informative - what about paddle to paddle distance adjustment?
I have one that needs adjustment and im scared to unscrew it. Any ideas? Is there a repair guy that you like?
Thanks for doing this!
I Pete, very interesting video. Having watched your video I went ahead and purchased a dynamometer similar to the one you have and it works great. In addition to my Sculpture and Simplex I also have a Begali Camelback and I was wondering if you would do a similar video on setting up a straight key. HNY and 73. Norbert VE3WNS/M0CEL
I don’t see any means of locking in place the adjustment screws once they’re set as desired. Please advise.
Thanks a lot, Pete. As soon as I get back home I'll be setting my first paddle according to your clear instructions. 73 de OA4CKN
What are the pros and cons for setting the force to 20 gm compared to 40 gm? Same thing for a wider contact gap? Is it sending speed related or other things. Thanks kw1L
@@PA7RG Thanks ...Paul
Hello, thanks for this interesting video. Can you tell the dynamometer reference or model you have. I am in France and can't find one like this. Where did you buy it? Tanks in advanced and have nice we
Hello, Thanks for your Video. Please name this Instrument for setting the key. Thanks
It is a Dynomometer.
Hmm, wouldn’t it be easier to trap the paper gently by pressing the key, this has the advantage of not upsetting the adjustments?
Also I don’t like the idea of dragging metal through gold contacts which are much softer😏
Today I got my Sculpture🥰!!
That’s fantastic! Enjoy!! All you need now is a cover 😁
@@PeteSobye that‘s true!😱
And I see on it made in France :-)))
Beginning graphics and animation is a waste of time. Background music is distracting vand annoying!
No BGM PleaSe .
Thank you. 73’
nah, real ops do it by feel HI
You need to improve your audio
bad test