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Review Summary For : Alberto Frattini Sideswiper Magnetic Chrome
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Description:
Sideswiper (cootie) with magnetic tension
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.I1QOD.it
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N3BXZ Rating: 2021-01-13
Wow!!!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Wow, what a great key. I switched to using a Cootie about a year ago. Now it is my favorite way to send cw. I started out with one of W1SFRs great cootie keys. I still have it and I will never sell it, but it is a very light key. sometimes I would get a little heavy handed and it would start moving around my desk during a QSO.

This Fratti Sideswiper Magnetic Chrome is a solid mass of metal that does not move when in use. The action of the key is smooth and precise. And the key is beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice. It is expensive, but I think it is well worth the money.

The only downside is that Mr. Frattini is a small one-man shop. So it will take a while to get your key. But he does not ask for payment until your key is ready to ship. In my case it took 10 months to get my key (I ordered the key just as the 2020 Covid pandemic started so that slowed things down).

If you can afford one, get it. you won't be sorry.

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FO5MD Rating: 2019-06-13
The PERFECT key Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I have a hard time choosing the words loud enough to describe this key. it's just perfect. The telescopic contacts used here provide a wonderfull feeling. The sensations that it provides are incredible. Alberto is really a magician.
NQ5T Rating: 2018-12-10
Fabulous Key Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
A Frattini (I1QOD) key of unparalleled excellence. There simply aren't enough superlatives. It's beautiful, very smooth in operation, and has a wonderful feel. If you're a fan of cootie keys you will LOVE this key.