Thursday 2 June 2011

Czech Army key.

Whilst I wait for the shiny iambic key to make it's way across the Atlantic, a search on the internet found this website - http://www.czechmorsekeys.co.uk/.


The key was made in the early 1950's for the Czech armed forces, and I have to say, though this is as a complete novice, it feels like a very nice key, quite solid with a pleasant action.


A pal of mine, Ken, G3SDW has one, and he highly recommended this key to me, who am I to argue with someone who has been using CW since well...let's just say a long time !


The price of these keys are 20GBP including UK postage, I think that it a real bargain, I can only assume whoever is selling these has bought quite a job lot !



The key on my desk, note the CQ crib sheet !


Close up of the key.



Note the lettering, I think this translates as 'receive' as there is an arrow pointing upwards !