[Elecraft] Wanted to share a beautiful hand made key with you.

[KC6CNN]

Hello everyone on the reflector. 
I have recently really started enjoying CW again. 
I am relearning the code and have made some wonderful contacts. 
I was lucky enough to purchase a K8RA P5 Big Dog key from Jerry before his
passed. It is 7 lbs of beautiful brass made in the USA key. 
I then wanted to own a straight key. So I purchased a Begali Blade Straight
Key. When it came in I could not believe how big it was, but it was so
smooth. 
I then learned of a first class key maker that made all of his straight keys
by hand in his work shop. 
He makes these beautiful titanic keys and the quality is so impressive. He
also makes a Ericsson Key which is a swiss pump style key. They looked
awesome too. I spoke with this gentleman and he informed me he was going to
make a new key and I could purchase serial number 1 from him. The key he as
going to make was the Marconi PS 213 key. I agreed right off the bat to own
this key. I researched it and they looked really nice. I received my key a
day ago and all I can saw is wow. I could only stand there and be amazed
with it. First thing that grabs you is its massive size, and then its
beauty. I adjusted it to my sending style with is really no movement on the
arm and it was sweet. Super smooth and really fine adjustments. 
I decided I needed to share this key with everyone on this reflector so I
took a picture of it in front of my K3. 
I hope this photo shows up and I hope it does justice to how beautiful the
key is and I know it will show its massive size. 
This Key was built by Mr. John Wellings from Birmingham England. He is truly
a master craftsman. 
Marconi PS213 Key <https://www.flickr.com/photos/kc6cnn/23480077836/>  

Thanks
Gerald Manthey - KC6CNN



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KC6CNN - Gerald
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