[CW] What is a good straight key?

Fri May 20 08:41:02 EDT 2011

HFM,

Occasional notices on selling of CW related items is permitted on this list
- this is NOT a selling list, but if someone were to post that they had some
key items, and if anyone interested in them, it would be allowed.

However, we had in the past people who seemed to be professional traders who
sent messages weekly if not more.  This isn't allowed.

However, being a middle man is costly, it would add at least $50.00 to the
price if not more to cover deadbeats who scam the middleman, although I hope
that none of the subscribers here qualify for that term.

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On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 7:22 AM, Henry Frederick Meiseles 'Meils' <
meils at get2net.dk> wrote:

>  *Hi DR,*
> **
> *Yes, but my price quote is for used MP Pedersens/Amplidans which are
> still reasonably available in Scandinavia **for DKK 600 - 1000; roughly
> $100 -  180.*
> **
> *I think your best bet, if your handy and have the necessary tools, is to
> build your own key.*
> *I've made some crude units myself and have some new design ideas in mind.
> *
> **
> *Henry, Cph.*
> *oz1uf/ou5t/oz3o,  n2nr*
> **
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> *From:* D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <n1ea at arrl.net>
> *To:* CW Reflector <cw at mailman.qth.net>
> *Sent:* Friday, May 20, 2011 1:11 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [CW] What is a good straight key?
>
> Unfortunately the MP Pederson key which was sold to Amplidan is no longer
> in production - a causality of "no code" changes in testing.  Likewise the
> Lennart Petterson key sold by Swedish Radio Supply - I think this is the key
> you're remembering as it was about $250.  The Amplidan was about $375.00.
>
> They are indeed a very good keys.
>
> I've not used the Begali Blade but I've heard wonderful things.
>
> My favorite straight keys are these:
>
> First Tier
>
> Marconi 365 A B C or D series.
> Amplidan or MP Pederson key - last sold for about $350.
> GHD top of the line.
>
> If you want to just send you name one time, wires can be used, but if you
> want to send for 8 hours a day you need something good.
>
> One excellent key that is easily found is the Navy Flame Proof key - and
> will compare with these as a third tier key - but is only $35 or $50 at a
> flea market often less.
>
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>
>
> On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 5:49 AM, Henry Frederick Meiseles 'Meils' <
> meils at get2net.dk> wrote:
>
>>  *Also,  the Danish M. P. Pedersen (maritime) straight key is reputed to
>> be an excellent key -- usually sells for about $100. **I find it great
>> for moderate speeds but not for QRQ. Very sturdy, high quality construction.
>> *
>> **
>> *HFM, Cph. oz3o n2nr*
>> **
>> **
>>
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