Hi Darren, The length of cable can be any that you need. In my case about 4 ft of cable. Ideally it wants to be screened. The termination is a mono 3.5mm jack plug but again this will vary from rig to rig. John is a talented guy. ATB Sandy
What an absolutely stunning key! It's a decent size too - I always prefer a 'doorknocker' to the tiny little things some people go for. Nice to see it being put through its paces by a real expert. 73!
What makes John's workmanship stand out from the rest is his attention to detail, regardless of whether its his leather work or his engineering projects, they are all top quality.
Hi Sandy, I'm still trying to raise my morse speed on receive and I have a new radio that doesn't have a keyer. Is there a stand alone keyed that you would recommend? I have seen that ZLP does one in their devices, would this be ok or is there something else you would recommend? Would love to see more amateur radio videos! Kind regards, Simon M0SYS, Nottingham
One of the best external keyers I have used is called the Logikey, model K3 made by Idiom Press. I'm not sure if it is still available new but if you find one buy it. Good luck with your Morse code. I will hopefully be doing a few ham radio videos soon.
Nice video Sandy, like to watch all of yours. That key is a lovely piece of traditional engineering and art and put through it's paces by an expert. Also licenced myself but never use it these days but still facinated by morse code. 73s and regards, Steve G6JEF.
That's a really lovely key hes made OM. Thanks for the video and touchwood my 80m/40m dipole should be back up within two weeks. Ill no doubt catch up with you at the bushcraft show mate. :-)
Hi Sandy, great vid as always. Long time no hear here. Its a shame John no longer makes the keys. Just getting back into the hobby after major surgery, and got myself a Yaesu ft-450 and a Elecraft k2/100 with all the bells and whistles.. Hope to hear you on the bands soon , all the very best, Mac MOTXR
Hi Mack, Sorry to hear about the surgery. I wish you a speedy and full recovery. Yes it is a shame John packed up making them. He put a lot of effort into each one. All well here thanks. Still active on the bands using CW. Sandy
Wow, it's more than 30 years ago that I learned the morse code, but really lost all the knowledge and for sure I won't be able to read and write this fast! Great video, Cheers Marc
Hi agn Sandy, once again nice video. and excellent Key. I watched the video on the build of that key before. and its a beautifull key. I started collecting pieces to build the same design myself. but alas its still in the "collecting Parts stage" but it will get built some day. I'm a cw op but after 40+ yrs still learning. tnx fer the nice video ! 73 gud dx de Ellis WA1RKS
Wow, what a very talented man John is. He was so detailed in what he built. It looks like a museum piece. Thanks for sharing this. :) so cool. ATB Louise :)
Thank you for your post. John certainly does beautiful work - it truly is a work of art. And you do the key justice: you've got a supple fist. I'm a new ham and just learning CW, but I would love to have one of his keys.
I'll touch base with him, but creating these keys is obviously a labour of love, not a money-maker. Thank you so much for getting back to me. I had the opportunity to visit Cirencester a couple of years ago and if opportunity brings me back to the area, I'd love to head up to Birmingham and meet the man. His kind aren't plentiful these days. Thanks again Sandy! 73, Tim VA1TIM
Sandy I have been watching ur videos for quite awhile, that is a nice key solid brass, beautiful, I owned one but I traded it in on another key I wanted more, I collect military keys. they make a nice combo key, paddle and straight, nice video as usual. Keep having fun. 73, Tony.
Thanks for watching John. The Key that John Wellings made is superb. Perhaps this is something you could do in one half of a two car garage in Texas? Food for thought. 73 Sandy
As you can see morse code users use a form of abbreviated text to shorten the overall length of the transmission. If you want find out more google "ham radio q codes" etc
You are the person I would want in my Com station if shtf happens, well done sandy great video., I aware I see smoke sometimes from your fingers hehe.Atb Lawrence
Beautiful work of art. Thought about getting my tech no code license but didn't have the funds to get things rolling at the time. Thanks to one of your videos using a handheld, it isn't too awful expensive to maybe give it a try again. One thing at a time for now though. Get my fat trucker butt and my son outdoors for fun and adventure and then see what happens from there. Thanks for sharing your skills on such a beutiful piece
Hi Sandy even i can see that's the work of a artisan and i only ever done morse code when i was in the cubs many many moons ago but you were so smooth,Eddie.
Well dang. Appears that John is no longer making keys as of 29 May 2017. Thanks for the CW QSO's in video fashion. I'll have to get back on the air. de W1ADE
Oh my goodness.. she is a beaut. Thats another thing on my list... Basic design, executed perfectly. I broke my MFJ Iambic on Isle of Man trip, so will need to replace it soon.. Still have the Begali though ;-) 73 Dan
this to me is a daunting thing morse that is im studying for my foundation licence and my test is on the 22nd of next month and the morse is the thing im most anxious about. but the key did look very nice. 73s
WOW - I think I could get addicted to the telegraph - I love patterns and can memorize codes pretty well. Would someone be willing to advise a newbie on just how one start with education to equipment? Thank you!
Gerd DF9GU is a talented operator, I wish his situation was such that he would run a bit more power. John's key is a work of art, the finish if flawless and gorgeous. I have "Key Lust" over it. I agree three rubber feet best, but two at bottom? Maybe John will take on the Sideswiper Quest? Most interesting development is a Japanese design of a laterally moving tram system which allows an arm with contacts to move side to side always parallel with the sides of the base with adjustable tension centering springs. Noise and weight must be minimized but such a tracking tram is excellent. 73 de N1EA - David www.tinyurl.com/djringjr
djringjr Oh, my sorry to Bernd for putting down the wrong name - I can't trust my memory any more, but I do remember Bernd very well because I have spoken to him on Morse many times and always loved his fist (manner of sending) as being excellent and very readable. Sorry my friend Bernd, forgive me for calling you by another friend's name! Hello to you, Sandy, as always a great video. See you on the side swiper net. 73 OM = G0VQW DE N1EA +
