Build it: One dollar morse code key
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Dave, KZ9V, visits the shack and demonstrates his $1.00 morse code key.
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About the screws: Zinc is a problem when it comes to contact, as it will oxidize and zinc oxide is an insulator. So stay away from galvanized screws. Brass screws and nuts are your friends. Or even stainless.
To be precise: The zinc oxide forms on the end of the screws where they contact the paddle. And you don't need much power for it to form within half an hour either. My practice oscillator is 555 based and the cootie (same thing, basically, as a single paddle) was switching the output to the speaker, so not even the 9V battery to the circuit. Went out and bought some brass screws and haven't had to file/clean the contact points again. That was 8 years ago.
Good show, the advice at the end to go with one side paddle is probably the best advice I have heard about keys.
I am starting to sense some pressure to get back on my CW skills. That was a fun video guys, thanks
Dave's always on my case, in a good natured way, to get my code proficiency back up to speed.
So I love how Micheal lets the guest OM talk and tell the story. Great vid. 73 W6SLA
Would like to see you build an attenuator for fox hunting if that is possible, like the one you use in some video's. Have a nice day!
I second that. I really enjoy Michael’s fox hunting videos…
I third that!
That's been an often requested project. I've got it on the list for this fall.
Nice sideswiper key. Used to use one on a Russian-built ship back in the 70s. Way better than a straight key.
Awesome little keyer project. I’d like to see it in action…
Yes, we should have plugged it in and sent some code. It works flawlessly, every bit as well as my Vibroplex Racer and 1,000 times better than those 3D printed plastic paddles.
KZ9V
@@davewhite7679 please do a follow up video operating the $1 key.
That's absolutely fantastic!!!
That’s awesome !! Would like to see it in action
Wow love this project I'm going to build some for students to play with at ham club.
Nice simple project. Thanks.
Genius idea.
I'm trying to decide if it would take me longer to make the key or pound out a QSO in Morse since I no longer remember the entire alphabet. 😉
It'll come back. No problem. 73 de kc4i
Hey! That is my way! Long time. I am agree. Love that and easy but great set up. de peter 73. germany 🤗🍀😄👍👋
But but but when I spend $349 I’m able to COPY that much faster, right? Oh Snap…
Brilliant!
Thank you Dave. Great story and even better fun project. Randy N5ilq
I have a G90 with the latest firmware and I'm pretty sure it has type A and type B
Yes, the G-90 internal keyer (like many radios) offers both Iambic A and B keying options. Unfortunately my IC-7300 does not. So instead of relearning the other Iambic style I switched to a single paddle key.
KZ9V
Icom Firmware update to ad A keying?
I'd like a link to who is selling plastic paddles for $20? I sold a few 3D printed ones in the $35-40 range
I bought the 2 paddle plastic key 2 years ago during a $10 Thanksgiving promotion, so I believe it was actually a $30 key on eBay at that time.
KZ9V
@@davewhite7679 Never a doubt just wondered if you had a deal I did not know about. Thanks! Great plan on the file. Wonder if Icom could change firmware to add A keying? I have an 817ND myself and I've only used CW on air once. Embarrassed to try again here.
"Parks On The Air" has brought a lot of us back out of the closet with our rusty CW skills. Give it a try. Switching to a paddle key and utilizing some rig memory storage took my CW game to a whole new comfort level.
KZ9V
U up fer eyeball visit in sept
I got your email and sent a reply
Brilliant! Why spend weeks choosing a flexible "blade" and making a good looking handle for it when the combination is already waiting for you where you buy your nail touch-up products. You do keep your nails scrupulously groomed, don't you?
Thank you. N0QFT
Great video! Gonna try make one myself. 🙏 Ai5NA