EARLY MORSE KEY, 1910

Early Morse key, not dated but marked Marconi.

By its shape and size similar to keys fitted to large ships after 1910.

A0236

WWII BUG OR PADDLE MORSE KEY, 1942

Known as a 'Bugs' key and originally developed as the 'Vibroplex' or semi automatic key.
The word Bug comes from a telegraphers insult to those who were poor at the craft.
A common problem with telegraphers was an affliction known as 'Glass arm' or 'Telegraphers paralysis' caused by repetitive strain, this type of key was to help sufferers but originally was too slow (pre Vibroplex), however with future designs this problem was overcome and eventually keys of this type were being sold as 'Speed keys'.

A0250

WWII WAR DEPARTMENT PRACTICE MORSE KEY

Training key for the Air Ministry

A0248

WWII BAUMUSTER (GERMAN) MORSE KEY

Morse key for equipment unknown

A0249

GAMAGES MORSE KIT AND BUZZER, 1940's

Bought as a toy for youngsters and adults to learn or practice Morse.
With two units connected it was possible to send and receive simultaneously,
also provided was a lamp for sending signals without any wires.

A0251

WWII AIR MINISTRY ENCLOSED MORSE KEY TYPE D

Used on the high voltage portion of circuitry in a transmitter, therefore the unit is fully enclosed to protect the operator.

A0245

MUSONIC OR TOY MORSE TRAINING KEY, 1940's

Either a toy for learning Morse or simply a training aid, it could be used as a simple local sounder, or connected to a line with another remote unit.

A0780

SPEED MORSE KEY, 1950's

Key known as a 'speed' key, the familiar shape had nothing to do with increasing the operator speed, just a selling point.

A0724

LARKSPUR MORSE KEY K MK 3, 1950's

Morse key for use with the Larkspur range of Transceivers made by Pye after WW2.

A0244

MORSE KEY WITH LAMP, 1950's

The bulb with this key can be used for training by sending without the need for wires.

A0960

'SPEED' TYPE MORSE KEY JAPANESE, 1960's

The name 'speed' is loosely used and in fact this style of key is not a 'speed' Key . It was common for manufacturers to abuse the name which refers to a totally different type of key. This item made in Japan.
See item A0250. and A0724.

A0723