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~UNMARKED 0VAL BASE TELEGRAPH KEY~CUSTOM W00D BASE~READY to USE or DISPLAY~
~UNMARKED 0VAL BASE TELEGRAPH KEY~CUSTOM W00D BASE~READY to USE or DISPLAY~
~UNMARKED 0VAL BASE TELEGRAPH KEY~CUSTOM W00D BASE~READY to USE or DISPLAY~
~UNMARKED 0VAL BASE TELEGRAPH KEY~CUSTOM W00D BASE~READY to USE or DISPLAY~
~UNMARKED 0VAL BASE TELEGRAPH KEY~CUSTOM W00D BASE~READY to USE or DISPLAY~
~UNMARKED 0VAL BASE TELEGRAPH KEY~CUSTOM W00D BASE~READY to USE or DISPLAY~

~UNMARKED 0VAL BASE TELEGRAPH KEY~CUSTOM W00D BASE~READY to USE or DISPLAY~

$ 26.37

Availability: 91 in stock
  • Compatible Model: Morse Code Transmitter
  • Brand: UNBRANDED
  • Condition: This UNMARKED key has a brass plated oval base and nicely knurled screws and nuts. It sends very nicely and the custom varnished wood base looks nice and insures that this key won't slide all over your operating desk :-> IT'S READY to USE or DISPLAY!
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Compatible Brand: Morse Code Transmitter
  • Type: NOVICE STYLE Straight Key
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Model: OVAL BASED STRAIGHT KEY

    Description

    TYPE:
    OVAL BASED STRAIGHT KEY on a CUST0M WOOD BASE
    MAKE/MODEL:
    UNMARKED & UNKNOWN
    AGE:
    This key looks much like a 1970 AMECO KEY that I owned as a NOVICE ham. I suspect it is about 50 years old.
    FEATURES:
    (1) brass plated oval metal base
    (2) nicely knurled screws & nuts
    (3)
    connections are made to slotted screws on the top of the key (4) nice bronze tension spring (5) custom varnished wood base
    (6)
    SIZE of the key & Custom Base:
    L x W x H = 5.4 x 2.3 x 2.0 inches
    INCLUDES
    :
    The key and base that are shown in the pictures
    0PTIONS:
    <1>
    CUST0M N0-TIP N0-SLIP BASE
    <
    you won't be able to use any oval based key without mounting it
    >
    C0SMETICS:
    :
    B
    G00D
    overall for a key that is about 50 years old (1) the chrome plated sending arm, plated continuity strip, screws and nuts look G00D with minor blemishes and tarnish. All have been hand polished. (2) the brass plated oval base looks GOOD with minor cast blemishes
    (3) the clear varnish finish on the custom wood base looks VERY G00D with minor blemishes
    (4) the plastic sending knob looks G00D, but has some minor scratches
    ***PLEASE LOOK CLOSELY AT THE PICTURES, BECAUSE THEY ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION***
    MALFUNCTIONS:
    <1> When this key became part of my COLLECTION,  it was partially disassembled, cleaned, hand polished & lubricated. <2>  I then spent time making the custom N0-TIP N0-SLIP W00D BASE.  AN UNMOUNTED oval based key IS IMPOSSIBLE TO USE!
    This key would make an 0UTSTANDING ADDITION to ANY KEY COLLECTION and would be ideal for use on the air with a vintage NOVICE transmitter.
    COMMENTS:
    This key would likely have been marketed for entry level NOVICE hams who were on a budget. I had one much like this, which was sold by AMECO. It's designed to look like a vintage BUNNELL or WESTERN ELECTRIC landline key. It sends very nicely & looks GREAT.
    ~WHY BUY a BEATER KEY that WILL NEED a BASE & CLEANING, WHEN YOU CAN BUY A GREAT LOOKING NOVICE STYLE KEY THAT HAS a CUST0M BASE  & IS READY TO USE or DISPLAY?
    ***This key will be carefully packaged for safe shipping and INSURED.  If you have concerns about my description accuracy, packing ability or shipping speed, PLEASE READ my FEEDBACK AS A SELLER.***