[Elecraft] Re: Now how 'bout a good straight key recommendation? :)

[Buddy Brannan]

On Wed, May 28, 2003 at 08:57:02AM -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> As someone else pointed out, a key is so PERSONAL a choice, that they can't
> help but raise up passions about which is "best". 

All true. Still, this has been lots of fun!

I had an old key of some sort--gave it to a friend--that was my first. Then someone gave me one of those Nye keys...the one with the square base and the pre-wired (and connected) cable with 1/" plug and the navy knob. (I really, really liked this key a *lot*...nice feel, very comfortable.) Unfortunately, it went with an ex-girlfriend who was studying for a ham license, and I haven't got it anymore. Now, I have an old J-45; unfortunately, I've lost the original cable that came with it...looked like the original WW2 cable. From Fair Radio I got it for $20 several years ago. It's a nifty key...although the leg clamp isn't terribly comfortable. Maybe I'll get one of those Junker keys from Marshall. Haven't decided. Anyway, I'm a bit out of practice with the ol' hand key and need to get back in the swing of things again. 

Differing opinions or no, as subjective as the whole key discussion is, it's sure been fun!
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