[Elecraft] CW Key suggestions ?

[Chip Stratton]

I like the Navy flameproof 26003 for portable straight key operation.
Like the J38 it is meant to be screwed down, but I mounted mine on a
rectangle of Lexan, which gives me a fairly light and stable key with
contacts shielded from easy contamination. It also appears to be a
fairly rugged design. You can still get New Old Stock from J. Bunnell
for about $80, and used ones for less elsewhere and on ebay. It has a
nice feel, very similar to the Junkers key I use at home. One key I
don't like is the Chinese army K4.

Chip
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