[CW] What is a good straight key?

[Henry Frederick Meiseles 'Meils']

It's a matter of personal taste. I prefer rotating, that is to say, changing keys after a period
-- to get some variety. I select  between my Swede Key, J-38, Junkers and a few others.
Often have a few lined up beside each other, all connected in parallel. Now have a J-38 along
side my Vibroplex, Japanese "coffin" bug and one of my el-keys, a Squeeze Key. The Vibro. is set for moderate speed, the Japanese set for QRQ, because it has very light feel.

Henry oz3o n2nr
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Chris Bouck 
  To: CW at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 3:03 AM
  Subject: [CW] What is a good straight key?


  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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