Non-US Keys
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Germany
Schurr Straight Key
Markings:
SCHURR KEY
HANDMADE
MADE IN GERMANY
A gift from my XYL. Acquired new ~1995 at the Dayton Hamfest. Schurr is no longer
in business and has been replaced by Scheunemann.
0001
Scheunemann Einhebel 2
Single Lever Paddle
SCHEUNEMANN
MORSETASTEN
MADE IN GERMANY
Scheunemann, the successor company to Schurr, makes some amazing
keys and paddles.
This single-lever (einhebel) key is the finest I've ever owned
or used. I bought it from
Morse Express in
April, 2013.
0145
Great Britain
Elliott Bros. GPO Key
Markings:
ELLIOTT BROTHERS
(LONDON) LIMITED
Standard General Post Office pattern, probably from the first
1/2 of the 20th century.
0067
Kent Straight Key SK1
Bought from HRO in May, 2012.
0155
Kent Twin Paddle TP1
0154
Japan
GHD GT706KIT
A straight key kit from GHD. Frankly, the only way I could afford a GHD. Purchased from Morse Express in February, 2012.
0028
GHD GN807KIT
Twin paddle kit from GHD. Bought it from Morse Express in January, 2012.
0003
GHD for Morse Express Xmas 2012
Miniature Christmas keys are a tradition at Morse Express. This is my first one.
0119
China
Chinese D117/K4
The straight key of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). The K4's contacts are made of hard silver. (The K5 has brass contacts.) Each key comes with a certificate.
0166