[Milsurplus] Navy Blinker-Light Key

[asmagal at fc.up.pt]

Hello Nick,

Thanks for your info.

I recognize being wrong. I didn't know about IR signaling.
If those keys were used with curtain lamps the
demanded current would quickly burn the key contacts.

My apologies to the list.

Antonio
CT1TE

Quoting Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com>:

> Hello Antonio -
> This particular version was used with yardarm-mounted signalling
> lights, not the mechanical signal lamps. Photos at
> http://artifaxbooks.com/fskm8041.JPG
> and
> http://artifaxbooks.com/998coy2.JPG
>
> You are also correct - the same key was used for Navy airborne radio
> use - I have not seen any photos of it used shipboard or ashore, but
> would like to hear from anyone who has more info.
> cheers,
> Nick K4NYW
> http://www.navy-radio.com/xmtr-key.htm
>