[CW] Alternative to hand sent code... 'The Air Key'

[K0HB]

I think HandiHams has been providing "sip and puff" keys to their clients 
for about 25 years or more.

73, de Hans, K0HB
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From: "Paul Carreiro, N6EV" <N6EV at MonteCarloSS.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 5:29 AM
To: <skcc at yahoogroups.com>; <cw at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [CW] Alternative to hand sent code... 'The Air Key'

> Manual keying via your breath.  I've thought about this method of
> sending for many years.  It would be beneficial to those who have
> either lost the use of their hands and/or arms, or just find it too
> difficult to manipulate a key.  Well someone (W5IG) has come up with
> a working 'Air Key' that seems to work very well.  They are available
> via EBay for a reasonable price.  Just search for "CW Air Key".   As
> far as I know, this is the first commercially available key of this
> type.  I'm sure others have made keys like this in the past, but I've
> not seen them.
>
> I just ordered one and will provide a review once I have it in hand
> .. err in mouth.  I certainly don't need the key as I don't have a
> problem hand sending.   I'm curious how well it works since I've
> thought about it for a long time.. and wanted to support their new
> product effort.
>
> Here's a video of the key in action:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtYswqOEMZE
>
> If you know of anyone who would benefit from this.. make sure they
> are made aware!  I'll make sure they've informed the HandiHams 
> organization.
> I have no connection with the product or manufacturer.  Just
> informing the masses.
>
> 73 & HNY
> Paul N6EV  SKCC #3358T / FISTS #1407
> http://www.N6EV.com/
>



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