Travel CW key

[mw0uzo]

Travel/nighttime/quiet operation simple CW key made from plastic, pop rivets, cable and plug.

9807 9808 9809

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A few more details at http://www.mw0uzo.co.uk/travelcwkey.shtml

[N2CHX]

Nice job! I did something similar for my DC-30 but instead of plastic and pop rivets I soldered two tiny pushbuttons right to the 1/8" plug. Can be used as either a paddle or straight key.

[NQ6U]

Good for making those annoying beeping sounds, I guess...

Seriously—pretty nice little hack!

[KC2UGV]

That's a sweet hack! You should do an instructable on it, along with some of your beacon work.

[mw0uzo]

paddle

Island construction challenge! Make a paddle using a similar method.

[WØTKX]

MFJ-561K, about $20.00. A bit high priced, but actually works well, strapped down so it doesn't move.

I built one of these, long ago.But, I'm a ham-fisted slapper. :lol:

http://www.gigaparts.com/parts/gpcpa/original/zmf-561k.jpg

[NQ6U]

MFJ-561K, about $20.00. A bit high priced, but actually works well, strapped down so it doesn't move.

I built one of these, long ago.But, I'm a ham-fisted slapper. :lol:

Yeah, same here. I have a Vibroplex single-lever paddle, solid brass and steel. The sucker must weigh in at five pounds but I still manage to move it all over the desk when I'm sending code.

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz79/gyrogeerloose/P1010357.jpg

[WØTKX]

Setting my Bencher paddle up for a very lite touch, it moves very little.