wow, sure appreciate this one. I remember the first one from QST 
magazine you could build, and in 1965 1966 I couldn't hardly think of 
much else but using a keyboard to send CW. Now, it is a matter of 
buying it or using a computer, but in those days, perfect CW was on 
paper tape, or not otherwise easily found unless you could build one.
I have heard the Curtis keyboards and they make me drool with 
wanting! never touched one, though I have heard they are classy!
I bought an Info_Tech keyboard, but it just quit one day for no 
reason. and now, this old Heath isn't going to work since some of the 
keys don't work at all, etc.
I will check out the web site, because I really want one!


At 08:17 PM 08/25/12, you wrote:
>Curtis,
>
>I use the K1EL.com K40 keyer.  It's small and extremely versatile.  You can
>plug both paddle and keyboard into it and use them interchangeably.  Lots of
>features.  They only come in kit form so you may have to enlist someone to
>assemble it for you.  I believe the K42 is out of stock for now but the K12
>might fit your needs.  Another point in favor of the K42 is the very robust
>optical keying relay which allows you to key the older rigs with higher
>voltage or negative keying, as well as the newer ones.  I use a keyboard
>because I like to rag chew and I can type without fatigue, unlike hand
>sending.  Check out:
>
>www.k1el.com
>
>for more info.  Lou  WA3MIX
>Lou Kolb
>Voice-over Artist:
>Radio/TV Ads, Video narrations
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>www.loukolb.com
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Curtis Delzer" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 9:00 PM
>Subject: keyboards for CW.
>
>
> > Hi. I dug out my old Heath keyboard and found it to be somewhat
> > broken today, no side tone, and some keys don't work any more.
> > I am, therefore, looking for a CW keyboard. Who has what and why, and
> > what do you like?  How is the MFJ models?  I don't use one except for
> > very high speed CW or when rag chewing as such, so would like some
> > discussion as to what you may use or why you use it, etc.
> > thanks!
> >
> > W B 6 H E F
> > (this week)