Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video provides all you need to know about the straight Morse keys or Morse code keys. These are the types of Morse key that have an up and down action, and are sometimes called pump handle keys for this reason.
These keys have undergone a lot of development since the first ones were introduced back in the early days of Morse code.
Today there's an enormous variety of Morse keys or Morse code keys available and in this video we'' explain what these keys are, the many different types that are available and we'll explain what you need to look for when buying a new one.
There are many options to choose from. There are many new ones ranging from the low cost ones to mid range and to the top range, and we take a look at these to see how they perform. The mid range is a Hi-Mound key and the top end one is a Bencher.
However we also take a look at a variety of older keys including a steel lever key, an old British Post Office (Walters Electrical) Morse key, and the WW2 British army keys: the WT-8AMP.
More information about Morse code keys, etc can be found at: electronics-notes.com/articles/ham_radio/morse_code/cw-keys-keyers.php
More ideas about Morse code: electronics-notes.com/articles/ham_radio/morse_code/what-is-the-morse-code.php
Learning Morse code characters video: youtu.be/6PRY-LczCB4
Learning Morse code numbers video: youtu.be/ywiJWSdO1r4
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This video provides all you need to know about the straight Morse keys or Morse code keys. These are the types of Morse key that have an up and down action, and are sometimes called pump handle keys for this reason.
These keys have undergone a lot of development since the first ones were introduced back in the early days of Morse code.
Today there's an enormous variety of Morse keys or Morse code keys available and in this video we'' explain what these keys are, the many different types that are available and we'll explain what you need to look for when buying a new one.
There are many options to choose from. There are many new ones ranging from the low cost ones to mid range and to the top range, and we take a look at these to see how they perform. The mid range is a Hi-Mound key and the top end one is a Bencher.
However we also take a look at a variety of older keys including a steel lever key, an old British Post Office (Walters Electrical) Morse key, and the WW2 British army keys: the WT-8AMP.
More information about Morse code keys, etc can be found at: electronics-notes.com/articles/ham_radio/morse_code/cw-keys-keyers.php
More ideas about Morse code: electronics-notes.com/articles/ham_radio/morse_code/what-is-the-morse-code.php
Learning Morse code characters video: youtu.be/6PRY-LczCB4
Learning Morse code numbers video: youtu.be/ywiJWSdO1r4
Website homepage: electronics-notes.com
Great Morse code mouse mat: electronics-notes-shop.fourthwall.com/products/morse-code-characters-mouse-mat
Great Morse code mug: electronics-notes-shop.fourthwall.com/products/morse-code-mug
Please don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/electronicsnotes?sub_confirmation=1
