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Reviews For: Mini Straight Key by KC5ILR

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Review Summary For : Mini Straight Key by KC5ILR
Reviews: 9MSRP: $19.95
Description:
NEW Ultimate Light Weight PLA Camel Back Key!
Liquid Smooth & Lightning Fast Steel Ball Bearings.
Stainless Steel Screws & Hardened Steel Pins.
Includes Free Base With Micro Grip Feet.
Product is in production
More Info: http://cwmorse.us
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KJ5XF Rating: 2018-10-06
Works very well! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.

I purchased the micro-black key with an aluminum base. Considering how smooth the key is and the price they are currently being sold at, it is a very good deal. If you do portable ops or you want to have a small straight key when operating CW, I would highly recommend it!!
K2WO Rating: 2017-09-22
Great Little Key Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just received my Black Micro Navy Key from KC5ILR. It's a great little hand key that is absolutely perfect for portable/QRP operation. It is made out of 3D printed parts, but it is extremely well made and has a great feel to it. It is light weight and absolutely can't be beat for the price. I recommend it highly. It looks good, works great and it was shipped quickly. Joe, KC5ILR obviously takes great pride in the building of these little keys.
WA4BLM Rating: 2017-09-15
Nice Keys Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Received my two keys today and I like them a bunch, especially for the price. Great for QRP and/or portable operating.
K0UA Rating: 2017-09-11
Great little portable key Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just got it today, and I have made a total of one contact on 80 meters with it, but so far it is a keeper. It actually feels pretty good. Yes it is light, but with the included rubber feet, it doesn't slip on the table, and of course you could screw it down if you wanted to something. It has a nice 1/8 inch (3.5mm) socket for your own cable of any length. I like it. I believe it is going to be a keeper and I intend to primarily use it for my portable operations. It is small, lightweight, and cute as a bugs ear.
N7AG Rating: 2017-09-10
Clever! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Wave of the future! Fun, inexpensive, a bit mushy, perfect for back up or portable.
KB2SMS Rating: 2017-09-10
Nice! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I bought the red, white and blue key. Well made it works! For the price you can't go wrong.
NY7Q Rating: 2017-09-09
excellent key home/mobile Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I PURCHASED 3 OF THEM. RED, BLUE BLACK NAVY STYLE. GREAT
LITTLE KEYS NO MATTER IF HOME OR IN VEHICLE. MOUNT THEM ON A NICE BASE AND THEY ARE GREAT. NOT BAD FOR 3D KEYS. JOSEPH DOES GREAT WORK ON THESE.
W8WZ Rating: 2017-09-09
Cool novelty key Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I believe these keys are made by a young ham in TX on his 3 D printer. I support his ingenuity 100%. Fun little key. Do not use it to key high voltages. Use it only on direct key solid state type rigs. Every ham should have one!
K7DXT Rating: 2017-09-08
Awesome Little Portable Key Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just took delivery of one of these micro keys and it's pretty cool. I needed something for my QRP 'Go Bag', and was leaning toward the Whiterook. But I got this one instead, and I'm really glad. Cute as a 'bugs ear', it really has a smooth feel about it. It won't replace my Bencher straight key at home, but out in the field, it's perfect. It comes in several colors, and I got an orange and black one. You'll have to hold the base of the key with your non-keying hand if you don't mount it to a heavier board. That's no problem, considering its diminutive size and portability.