[CW] The only CW Hand Key..

Mon, 4 Aug 2003 22:57:53 -0400

I am still looking for a recording of ANYONE who can send over 25 wpm on a
hand key - for my Morse Archive at the Smithsonian.

73

DR
----- Original Message -----
From: "kburrows" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 10:09 PM
Subject: [CW] The only CW Hand Key..

> Thanks so much to DR, the key he supplied the lovely
> info on was the best by far, the rest cant compare.....
>
> The beloved Marconi 365 series, if only everyone could experience these
> keys...
>
> They even came with a spare set of points/contacts attached.
>
> I remember them as they came with the Marconi Oceanspan and Globespan
> consoles,  such balance and ease of operation.
>
> I remember an English operator in the fleet of bulkers I was in at one
time
> who could  send his OBS reports with this key at easily 25-30 words per
> minute, it was so distinctive sounding,  like a singers  own style....
>
> Damm this CW you cant shake it!!!!!!!
>
> 73
>
> VE1DS
>
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