Telegraph Key CW - TAC 'cut-off' Stream Key

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GRAY GHOST REFURBISHED SERIES KEY 2021 - Here is an 'unusual' Key (yes, this key was made this way). This is a Telegraph Apparatus Co. (TAC) 'cut-off' Key that was made for the TAC code practice oscillators (see Picture of TAC code oscillator taken from N4MW museum code oscillator page...code oscillator is not for sale). The Key works very well and has a smooth action to it. Despite its looks, its a great Key to have. Key is mounted on a painted gray wood base and comes with connection cable attached to a 1/4 inch phono male Jack. Grounding strap for better connectivity is connected to the key arm to key base rear knurl.
Note: With 'Field Day' coming up at the end of June, this Key would make a great conversation piece to have in your group setting operating CW...
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DISCLAIMER: Please note that the Keys I restore/refurbish are not meant to diminish the integrity of the keys for those using Morse code keys as an Amateur Radio Operator or serious Collector. The majority of these keys that I refurbish are in really bad shape (where most would be thrown away as junk). I try to restore the best I can, using original parts, or what I can get at a local hardware store. I add a ‘flare’ of ‘color’ to enhance the keys, and ‘naming’ a particular group of keys for the year that they were refurbished. I have been doing this since 2010. Starting originally at local Ham-Fest, then using eBay starting in 2018. These keys are not made to ‘offend’ anyone or any manufacturer of a particular key, but to restore an old key for someone that may get some enjoyment using a good looking old key. 73's…..Bill
History of keys & paint theme. This year marks 11 years of refurbished/restored Keys: 2021 GRAY GHOST (Battleship Gray), 2020 BLACK KNIGHT (Black wrinkle). 2019-BLUE DIAMOND (Auto chrome/blue). 2018-RED RIDER (Fire engine red). 2017-GOLDFINGER (Gold flake). 2016-SILVERADO (Chrome/Silver flake). 2015-GI JOE (Army camo green), 2014-DEEP BLUE SEA (Dark Navy Blue). 2013-BROWNSTONE (Walnut Brown). 2012 YELLOW JACKET (Ga Tech Yellow). 2011 GRAY PHANTOM (Machine Gray). 2010 no name, just doing refurbs.