Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Step back in time with this incredible look at a fully mechanical Morse code keyer built by Jacob Ensor in 1922. A skilled craftsman and farmer based in Olathe, Kansas, Jacob embodied the ingenuity and self-reliance of early 20th-century rural America.
In this video, we explore:
• The mechanical precision and design of a rare Morse code keyer created over 100 years ago
• The hands-on craftsmanship of Jacob Ensor, who constructed farm buildings, furnishings, and tools by hand
• A unique piece of pre-electronic engineering history, showcasing how complex functionality was achieved purely through mechanical means
Jacob Ensor’s legacy lives on at the Ensor Park & Museum, where his original tools, handmade structures, and innovative spirit are preserved. His work stands as a powerful example of the creativity and problem-solving that defined a generation of early American builders.
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Step back in time with this incredible look at a fully mechanical Morse code keyer built by Jacob Ensor in 1922. A skilled craftsman and farmer based in Olathe, Kansas, Jacob embodied the ingenuity and self-reliance of early 20th-century rural America.
In this video, we explore:
• The mechanical precision and design of a rare Morse code keyer created over 100 years ago
• The hands-on craftsmanship of Jacob Ensor, who constructed farm buildings, furnishings, and tools by hand
• A unique piece of pre-electronic engineering history, showcasing how complex functionality was achieved purely through mechanical means
Jacob Ensor’s legacy lives on at the Ensor Park & Museum, where his original tools, handmade structures, and innovative spirit are preserved. His work stands as a powerful example of the creativity and problem-solving that defined a generation of early American builders.
🔹 Favorite Gear - amazon.com/shop/km4ack
🔹Links mentioned in the video
🔹Commands used in the video
🔹Raspberry Pi Build Guide - tiny.cc/pi4guide
🔹Frequently Asked Questions - tiny.cc/km4ack-faq
🔹Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/40da1fe472e3/km4acknewsletter
🔹Follow Me
Twitter @km4ack
🔹FREE Get Started Guide - tiny.cc/getstartedguide
🔹Cool Ham Gear - km4ack.com
🔹Support the channel through Patreon - patreon.com/km4ack
🔹Did you just get a raspberry pi and want to hook it up to your radio? Start here youtu.be/E1SEgPFQk4M
Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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