[CW] Correct key for B-17 WWII bomber?

[Danny Douglas]

That flame proof is my day to day straight key.  Had many a contest/and regular QSO out of it so far.  

N7DC at ARRL.NET
Ex WN5QMX,WA5UKR,ET2US,ET3USA,SV0WPP,VS6DD,N7DC/YV5/G5CTB
QSL Bureau, DIRECT, LOTW Preferred, eQSL used but upload at a courtesy only, as do not use the system for awards.


> On January 8, 2017 at 2:12 PM "D.J.J. Ring, Jr." <n1ea at arrl.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> Understood - and I wish historians were aware of this more often -
> that the "not standard" could become "usual" by use.
> 
> One key that was so, was the  Navy Flame Proof key - used as a lamp
> signaling key, it was so comfortable to use, it was often appropriated
> to be used by the  radiomen.  No wonder, it's a great key - much
> better in my opinion than a J038 or J-37 or most.  I like it best of
> the wartime keys in fact.
> 
> Thanks again,
> 
> 73
> DR
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