Ken (k0pp/w7vne) you must be light footed to have a Linemaster last for 20 years. Mine has been going strong since about 1965 . .. I don't tape mine down . . . . I have to look for it sometimes. Tape ? Umh good idea . . . gosh, can you use a K3 on PHONE ? Really ? If it is not CW it is just CB ;o-) just kidding of course 73 Jim W9VNE