Welcome to the Begali Web site. Our goal is to provide you with useful information about our company and about our products for the ham radio operator. Officina Meccanica Begali was founded in 1954 and has been manufacturing electromechanical precision components since 1960. Our line of fine keys and paddles for the ham community are a more recent addition. They are a result of Piero’s desire to create the finest keys and paddles for his own use. Piero obtained his ham radio license as I2RTF in 1964. Ever since he has been a dedicated CW operator, and it was only natural that one day he would try to design and produce the best Morse keys that money can buy ...