[CW] What is a good straight key?

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That Japanese can only be slowed down by putting a half dollar on the end of the vibrator.  Has to be QRQ.
Bill
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-----Original Message-----
From: Henry Frederick Meiseles 'Meils' <meils at get2net.dk>
To: CW Reflector <cw at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, May 19, 2011 10:37 pm
Subject: Re: [CW] What is a good straight key?


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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