what is a "k 42?"

At 08:34 PM 08/25/12, you wrote:
>Oops, meant to say I use the K42.
>Lou Kolb
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Barbara Lombardi" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 9:23 PM
>Subject: Re: keyboards for CW.
>
>
> > Sounds interesting Lou, will have to also check it out.
> >
> >
> > Barb K1EIR
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
> > Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 9:17 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: keyboards for CW.
> >
> > 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
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> > ----- 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)