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Reviews For: CWMorse Camel Back Straight Key (3D printed)

Category: Keys & Paddles

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Review Summary For : CWMorse Camel Back Straight Key (3D printed)
Reviews: 2MSRP: $39.95 + shipping
Description:
(From manufacturer web page) Liquid Smooth Dual Ball Bearing Action! Solid Brass Contacts & All Soldered Connections! 3 Popular Knob Options Carbon Fiber Infused Pivot Arm Easily Adjustable Gap And Tension No Rust! - Stainless Steel Hardware Includes Anodized Aluminum Base Non Marring Non Skid Rubber Feet Made with biodegradable PLA plastic, made from Corn! Allen Wrench Included.
Product is in production
More Info: https://cwmorse.us/products/black-camel-back-straight-key
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WB4OFT Rating: 2022-09-23
Light weight and stays put but needs work Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I also have the large Camel Back version with the thumb rest. It looks nice and stays put, but needed some work on the tension adjustment. I replaced the tension cap screw with a longer one and also a new spring that's twice as long as the one that comes installed. It's a bit better now. I got it for use with POTA activations and portable QRP outings. It's very light weight and the rubber feet keep it in place even if your sending gets a little heavy handed.
N6PRX Rating: 2022-09-23
Fun & Functional Straight Key Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased this straight key based on price and the USA manufacturer's description. It works just fine. The 3D print quality is excellent and the use of ball bearings make its vertical motion great. It is a bit lightweight and small but that is in the description. It's diminutive size and weight doesn't hinder performance after tension and gap adjustments to my liking. During a QSO, the base stays in place quite well on the desktop and the keying contact is solid. I attached a 1/8" jack to it for convenience. I normally use a paddle, but needed a budget friendly straight key to use with a [gifted to me] Ten Tec Century 22 CW only rig that has no keyer.