Superb keys with 1000’s of satisfied customers all over the world
One of the most pleasant hand keys to use with a superb keying action, and extremely well made to a unique Czech design. Complete with original lead and plug (optional plug connectors available so as to retain key in original condition). The enclosed construction makes them almost silent in operation and keeps the contacts clean. These keys are over 50 years old but like new and still in factory wrapping (sometimes removed to keep weight down!). Add to your collection or use for everyday relaxed CW.
Latest comments from hams around the world.............
Hi Mike, Got the key today! Totally awesome! Thanks a bunch for the great item and fast delivery. Will try to get on the air tonight!!! 73 K0URN
Hi Mike, I received my Czech key today – thank you. I just plugged it into the rig and it is a beautiful key. Reminds me of my very first key (which has long since gone) by the feel and response. A bit like an old friend really. Sounds silly I know. I look forward to pounding the brass for many hours to come. Best 73, Paul VK5GX
Hello Mike, I have just received the Czech Key. It’s in very good conditions. Very smooth key. I’ll try it on air during incoming weekend. Thanks very much! un saludo. --- 72 de EA8BVP, Baltasar.
Hi Mike, Received key today, brilliant service!! Will be looking out for a DIY code oscillator to build, have started practising receive these last couple of weeks. 73 John M6BKO
Rallies 2012 ~ this is a list of those currently booked, more to follow.....
Telford Hamfest on 2nd Sept Telford Hamfest
National Hamfest on 28th & 29th Sept National Hamfest at Newark
GQRP Rally at Rishworth on 22nd Oct GQRP Club Convention
CW/QRP group wanted to distribute in the USA and Canada
We are very pleased to announce that we have recently secured additional stocks of Czech Morse Keys. In order to provide radio hams in both the USA and Canada with an even better price as well as faster delivery times we are seeking to appoint a CW or QRP group, organisation or individual to become a distributor for Czech Keys in the USA and Canada. Please contact Mike for further information ~ mike@czechmorsekeys.co.uk
A piece of history
The key was made in the early 1950’s for the
Czech armed forces, presumably for the army. It was
part of an HF base station which was called Type
RM31 (although this may have been
just the receiver reference), so the type name
stuck and was then associated with the key. I
now think the transmitter was called Type RS41. I
have spoken to
several Czech radio hams but they appear to
know little about the keys history; although
many have used the keys.
I would welcome any further information to add to
this site............see (more to follow thanks to
Karel Ok1UHU)
Czechoslovak People’s Army website on the RM31,
etc
What our customers and CW operators say..............
Key arrived this morning plugged in and working fb. Fits my fist like a glove 73 john
Thank you very much for the morse keys, I got the package today. They are great and both in excellent condition! Unbelievable they were manufactured so long time ago...73 Petr
My key arrived and I am totally delighted with it...it has a much nicer feel than the Kent and NATO bathtub keys I have and at a fraction of the price! Thanks, Steve G0XAR
Just wanted to let you know my morse key arrived safely today and to say thanks! I’ll hopefully be heard on the air as soon as I trust my rudimentary skills. The new key will give me some motivation and is a lovely piece of engineering to boot! 73 de DL7FP Francis
Further to previous emails I can now let you know that following extensive use on the air I am very pleased indeed with the key. The centre of gravity is particularly good. Makes sending CW the pleasure it should be... Excellent value for money. 73 Richard G4ICP
G’day, Mike: I thought I’d wait until I had a few weeks of on-air use to report back. I thought I’d found the ultimate hand key when I picked up a Junker DBGM lately, but it takes a back seat to the Czech key any day now! I find I can send faster, and with less effort, on the Czech key than I can with the Junker. Unlike many keys, the keying action does not seem to "mush" when I set the spring to "light" and the contact gap to "miniscule". And, of course, on those days when I want to pound the key, the spring can be set quite firm, and stays in adjustment. I’m sold!...and the "slight rust" on my Scotsman’s version is very slight indeed! 73 John VK4TJ
Received the Czech key yesterday in good shape, connected it a couple of minutes ago and just made my first qso with it. What a lovely thing!! Great value for such a modest price..Thank you very much, a very happy Rienus, PA0RBA
Yesterday I have received the Czech key (very fast for Brazilian standards...).Very beautiful piece, I liked it very much! 73´s Fernando - PY2ETT
I got the key a few days ago. It is in very good condition and very pleasant to use. I am very satisfied, many thanks again. Best 73’s de F5OQO Jean-Michel
Received the morse key in good order this morning. Thanks very much for your efforts and it sure is an interesting key of unique construction. Thanks. Mike VK4M
Czech key arrived today. I am very pleased with it. Thanks for first class service. 73 Dave G0AWZ
Hi Mike! Received the key this morning and can’t believe how new it is. Looks like it only came off the production line this morning. It is a fantastic key and I am really overjoyed with this purchase so once again many thanks. 73 de Eamon EA1GIZ
Tnx Mike Key arrived in good order, after adjustment it feels very nice, also have a Junker with same plugs so use the same lead to connect. Best regards....de Stan ZL2BLQ
The key arrived in today’s mail in excellent condition. Thanks for the great service. Now to get it adjusted and on the air. 73 Len KC0RSX
Just to let you know the key arrived this morning, well packed and safely. I’ve already set it up and am delighted with it, in fact I think it will become one of my favourites. I found that a small of piece of perforated plastic mat under the key stopped a tendency to move about on the bench. Many thanks Mike for superb service. Cheers from Bert GW4KUS