On 26/08/2012, Curtis Delzer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 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
>>Messages On-hold:
>>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)
>


-- 
David W Wood

Ham call - G3YXX
the K42 is out of stock, and apparently it isn't likely to be
available for at least six weeks owing to long lead times for some
components.

73

David W Wood

Ham call - G3YXX