[CW] Flex-Flyer CW Key

[David J. Ring, Jr.]

So I post some information on a key that is new and interesting, and this 
results in people getting bent out of shape?

What is going on?  I feel like I've missed the "crucial" email.

What upped this harmless "info" exchange to step on people's toes?

I bet the key is an excellent one.

If anyone hasn't asked, I'll ask what it costs.  I'd be glad to give him a 
beta evaluation.

I've CC'd the maker of this key.  I can't believe the words that my posting 
of the difference between "key" and "keyer" have evoked.

How embarrasing - I almost feel shamed enough to operate SSB!

73

DR

David J. Ring, Jr., N1EA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "W2AGN" <w2agn at pobox.com>
To: <k-zero-hb at earthlink.net>; "Sherrill Watkins" 
<Sherrill.Watkins at dgs.virginia.gov>; "David J. Ring, Jr." <n1ea at arrl.net>; 
<n7dc at arrl.net>; <CW at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: [CW] Flex-Flyer CW Key


On Monday 23 May 2005 15:00, K0HB wrote:

> > 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


Wow, that was an unnecessarily insulting response! I rather think 'Space 
Age"
in this context refers NASA spending billions of dollars to come up with a
pen that writes in space. While not costing billions, I suspect this "keyer"
is a bit pricey.

And, will it work better than a pencil?

John W2AGN

(whose bias is just fine, thank you)


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