[CW] What is a good straight key?

Fri May 20 09:53:44 EDT 2011

OK DR

I'm just trying to make information available -- have no personal interest in negotiating sales of  keys or anything else  -- it was yourself that first mentioned selling prices - which are quite a bit
higher than what I'm acquainted with in this part of the world.
I did try to relay a particular key to a good acquaintance in Ca. who has gone to a lot of trouble
obtaining BA parts, this was  at no profit to myself, mostly problems, just as a return favor but became embroiled in all kinds of nonsense so told the Ca. ham to buy it directly because I didn't want any responsibility especially since I didn't personally know the seller and some I knew and trusted began to  me about him.  I'm just trying to inform fellow hobbyists here. That's the idea, isn't it?
Also have to remember that international postal/shipping prices are really high these days -- and there also may be problems with customs declarations, damage or loss under transport, etc.

HFM

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: D.J.J. Ring, Jr. 
  To: CW Reflector 
  Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 2:41 PM
  Subject: Re: [CW] What is a good straight key?

  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.

  David J. Ring, Jr., N1EA
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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. 
      To: CW Reflector 
      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.

      David J. Ring, Jr., N1EA
      SOWP, VWOA, OOTC, FISTS, CW-Ops, CFO, A1-OP, ex-FOC 1271 ARRL-LM
      Chat Skype: djringjr MSN: djringjr at msn.com AIM: N1EA icq: 27380609

      Radio-Officers Google Group -- Marine Morse Historic Recordings Page

      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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