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| Reviews Summary for E.F. Johnson Speed-X Key |
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Reviews: 5
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $3.50
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Description: Straight key with black-crackle base, without shorting lever.
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Product is in production.
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WB2VUO
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 19, 2004 15:07
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WB2VUO - SKN Every Night!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I purchased the Johnson Speed-X in 1968 from Stewart W Smith Electronics in Syracuse, NY, the local Johnson dealer. I have no clue as to what it cost, but the same key is on its third base now and is a central fixture in the shack, and gets used regularly to this day.
It went to Diego Garcia with me in 1974 (WB2VUO/VQ9) and has travelled with the rig wherever I have operated from.
I can't think of a better deal or a better key to work with.
Keith, WB2VUO
QRP from the Depths of the Great Bergen Swamp
RM-20 and a TS-520 cranked down to Idle.
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W3DCG
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 29, 2003 11:29
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Surprisingly okay.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I thought it was a "3" but after getting a thing called a "J-47" from eBay, the "47" base is made of some kind of plastic. It does not keep it's settings. So the Speed X jumped up a skosh or two past a 4.
I'd rate the Speed X at 35.00 and under including shipping between 4-5 depending on the day and my mood.
I have a sneaking suspicion that the 5 rated keys cost more than I care to spend, and do not appear on the used market!
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VE7BGP
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 14, 2002 01:31
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A Classic so Smooth
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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A friend of mine had to move and brought over a box of goodies to our activity meeting. I picked out a couple of old looking hand keys. I thought I grabbed a J-38 but when I looked at it closer I scored a Speed X it looks like a E.F. Johnson version. I cleaned it up and lightly oiled the trunnion bearings. I have been pounding brass for all 32 years I have been a ham. I have never found a hand key that is honestly nicer to use it is so smooth and definately has a quality feel to it. This treasure I am keeping and will enjoy pounding some rag chews on. I am looking forward to SKN this year to give my old classic a workout. This one looks old but is like driving a nice old classic Packard or other great old car.
73 Gerry
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AA1UY
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 31, 2000 15:37
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FB keys and still available !
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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These same Speed-X keys dating back to the 1930s are still manufactured today by Wm M. Nye Company Inc. (Nye Viking). They cost a little more than $3.50 nowadays, but are still a fantastic bargain at around $35. A classic piece of Ham Radio History and a real quality working man's key.
http://www.nyeviking.com/productsaccess.htm
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K9PL
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 31, 2000 13:45
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Legendary Basic Straight Key
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Simple design, quality materials and fabrication -- works like a charm! This key holds its settings and helps you send CW smooth as glass. Hard to improve on a classic
This key was purchased nearly 40 years ago at Allied Radio. I bought it as a practice key before I knew once Morse character; now in daily use as my main key on all HF bands.
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