[CW] What is a good straight key?

[LARRY MAKOSKI]

It may not be fancy, but my favorite is the Nye-Viking Classic Rectangular Speed-X.  I bolted mine to an aluminum block and whenever I use a straight key (and I have a few), that's the one I am most comfortable with.

 
73 de Larry W2LJ
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From: Joe Blackwell <aa4nn at earthlink.net>
To: CW Reflector <cw at mailman.qth.net>; aa4nn at arrl.net
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: [CW] What is a good straight key?

Well, Chris...
It's kind of a personal thing, not all fingers
like the same thing, but you'll probably want
the "Begali Blade" for comfort and speed.

See http://www.i2rtf.com/html/blade.html

73, Joe, aa4nn

On 5/19/2011 9:03 PM, Chris Bouck wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> I am looking for a good straight key. I have used mostly keyers and
> Iambic paddles (Bencher / Vibroplex) for a long time. I was wondering if
> I could get an idea of what you all think is the BEST straight key. I am
> looking for the best feel or action. I have an old Signal Company key -
> but it is not very smooth.
>
> I hope I am making myself clear?
>
> I do not want to tie up the reflector - so please e-mail me directly at:
> cbouck01 at twcny.rr.com
>
> Thanks
> 73
>
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