[CW] What is a good straight key?

[Henry Frederick Meiseles 'Meils']

Bill,

I mounted a weight from a German Novoplex bug on my Japanese key.
Also on my Vibroplex.
Henry
oz3o n2nr
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: wealsowalk at aol.com 
  To: cw at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 5:48 PM
  Subject: Re: [CW] What is a good straight key?


  That Japanese can only be slowed down by putting a half dollar on the end of the vibrator.  Has to be QRQ.
  Bill
  AC6QV







  -----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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