[Milsurplus] [Boatanchors] WTB or WTT: Leg Key

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

Technically, both of the ones Bob posted the item numbers of are either 
J-40's, J-45's or KY-116/U's, but incomplete.  Although the leg iron of one may 
have originally been stenciled "J-45", which lets out the J-40 for it.  All 
three key types consist of a J-37 key, a leg band with hinged mounting 
plate (band assembly has no nomenclature), and a cord terminated in a 
two-circuit 1/4" diameter plug.  The cord on the J-40 c/o 60" of CO-79 and a PL-5 
plug.  The cord on the J-45 is CD-201 or CD-201-A (which c/o 60" of CO-79 plus a 
PL-55 plug).  The cord on the KY-116/U is a CO-201-A with the CD-201-A band 
replaced by one that has KY-116/U stamped on it and in some cases the black 
plastic PL-55 sleeve replaced by one marked PJ-055B.

Anyway, one of the two still has the cord mounting bracket attached, and 
would be the better one to buy.  The cord can be made.  The bracket would be 
more difficult.  The chopped off cord in the bracket may also have the 
KY-116/U band on it or the seller probably wouldn't have known to mention that 
nomenclature.

And Mac, I think my leg bands have shrunk, too.  :-)  Who'd've thought that 
steel would do that?

In a message dated 9/27/2010 9:55:14 PM Central Daylight Time, 
k2gkk at hotmail.com writes: 
> Both look pretty much like the one I have had for over 45 years now!
> 
> Mine still has what appears to be the original cord with its PL-55!
> Plus considerable corrosion.  Label on it is Lewyt 374.
> 
> Sure fits my thigh a whole lot tighter than it did when I got it!
> 
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ~ 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 ~
> ~ (Since 30 Nov 53) ~
> ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~
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> 
> >From: macklinbob at msn.com
> >To: WA5CAB at cs.com; bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com; 
> milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
> >Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:24:35 -0700
> >CC: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> >Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] [Milsurplus] WTB or WTT: Leg Key
> >
> >Or this?
> >
> (http://cgi.ebay.com/Military-Radio-J-37-Telegraph-Code-Key-Knee-Mount-/270638211585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f034b6201)
> >
> >Bob Macklin
> >K5MYJ
> >Seattle, Wa.
> >"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
> >
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: <WA5CAB at cs.com>
> >To: <bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com>; <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
> >Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> >Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 7:00 PM
> >Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] [Milsurplus] WTB or WTT: Leg Key
> >
> >
> >>Greg,
> >>
> >>You are looking for a J-45. The key on it is a J-37. J-38 is a 
> >>completely different beast.
> >>
> >>
> 

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