Hi Joe,
I was just reading the Digest and came across your request for QRP
Straight keys and then the list of responses. Here is one more to
consider. The QRP Key by The American QRP Key Mfg. Co. It is a small
"Red Key" about 1 1/2" deep, by 1" wide and 1 1/4" high approximatly.
It is made of Plastic and Brass. It is specially suited for portable
and backpacking use. It is very light, yet it is also very sturdy.
It comes with some "Sticky clay like stuff" I forget the trade name,
but I think Florists use it. You put a bit under the key and then
press it down on the lid of your rig and you are in business. I have
mine moounted on top of my NC-40A by Wilderness Radio. Makes a
patriotic rig, Red key, white label, and blue rig. :-)
I have included a cc of this posting to Gil Kost the Creator of the key.
You can contact him if you need more details or are interestted in placing
an order. I believe they are sold for $ 39.95 regularly. I heard that Gil
will be at Dayton this year and I expect that he will run a Discount
Special on them at that time. I was also considering trying to work out a
group purchase on them later. I am thinking that would be best after
Dayton. Gil might be a little hard to get right now. When I last saw him
he was talking about an upcoming eye surgery.
Oh, yes If you mention my name you might get a deal. :-)
(If enuff of you buy them, I'll ge a freebee :-) )
QRP DX TU (C) 1986 G.Danny Gingell, K3TKS@.abs.net
Maryland Milliwatt QRP Reference Library, (301)572-6789
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