[CW] Flex-Flyer CW Key

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> [Original Message]
> From: Sherrill Watkins <Sherrill.Watkins at dgs.virginia.gov>
> To: David J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea at arrl.net>; <n7dc at arrl.net>;
<CW at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: 5/23/2005 5:48:15 PM
> Subject: [CW] Flex-Flyer CW Key
>
> I noted in the advertisement that it is described as a "spaceage" key. I
have
> examined the specifications for this iambic paddle key and am at a loss to
> understand what is "spaceage" about it? Can someone enlighten me on what
> space(?) and what age(?) that term refers? Sherrill W. k4own.

Because it seems your bias voltage seems to be substantially below cutoff I
may not be able to "enlighten" you, but let me try.

"Space age" is a commonly-employed marketing term intended to project an
image of "modern" and "up to the minute".  

Given the rather innovative engineering in this key, the term "space age"
seems appropriately applied.

73, de Hans, K0HB