[CW] GHD GH-GF501A

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr.]

GHD keys are beautifully finished.  I have a Frattini J-36 semi-automatic
key, and it is able to send 200 dots when I'm sending 10 dots a second (a
speed of 24 wpm), I can send dots for 20 seconds.  That's amazing.  I have
some Vibroplex keys that i can just manage to get 10 good dots out of --
which is sufficient as you only need eight dots - the ERROR signal - in
Morse code.

Mr. Frattini, I1QOD is a master Morse operator, he's a member of all the
super fast Morse clubs HSC #1568, VHSC #360, SHSC #155, EHSC #95 - EHSC
requires a 30 minute contact at a minimum of 60 wpm Morse speed.
He's fast  and makes great keys.

Here's an interesting article on radiotelegraphy by Morse.
http://sv8gxc.blogspot.com/2010/09/morse-code-101-in-wpm-bw-snr.html

I guess what you're saying is that the GHD key you just received is quieter
than the Frattini key and that it's easier to send with having a shorter
throw and seems less stiff.

And compared to the Begali key, it's a great key, perhaps not as good as
that key, but considering the price, it's a much better buy and better
(wiser) spent money.

I think if someone offered you a Begali, you would take it and use it along
side your new GHD key.

I don't blame you for that.

Congratulations on the new key.

73
David N1EA
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