I use iambic, I use single lever, I use cootie, and bugs. There is no perfect key. They are all fun. It’s a sickness like the pursuit of the perfect antenna. 😂🤣😂🤣 Glad to have you in the club.
My guy! I have a few friends who are HUGE bug guys. I may or may not have placed a low ebay bid on a bug this week but I did get out bid.. well... there's one hour left. but I promise I won't increase my bid..🤣
13:04 Ah yes, the classic "I have my volume turned way up to pull in this weak signal only to get obliterated by the subsequent S9+ station that inevitably follows." Happens every time. What a beautiful lineup of keys. Maybe there's a 15-way 3.5 mm jack that you can hook them all up simultaneously and use a different key for each character. As for the noise issue, I had S9 noise across the entire HF spectrum and had to cut power to the house and turn on a breaker at a time. Ended up being a AC/DC 5v usb adapter for the wall clock in my garage blanking everything out. Tossed it and was back to ~S1. Wasn't even the clock, just the adapter.
LMAO! 😂Yes, I've pretty much accepted when I go in-earbud headphones at my POTA activations that when I pull out that 229 QSB station I have a 1500 Watt PEP on deck ready to end my ear drums once and for all. I've explained to my wife like 100 times that each paddle is uniquely manufactured to transmit radio signals to specific U.S. states and the only way to work all 50 is to have 50 paddles. She still doesn't get it. How much for your consulting services? I would pay someone to just show up at my house and fix my noise issues. I really do need to go breaker by breaker and get to the bottom of it.
I absolutely love the colors. And the detail surrounding a few of your keys. I would have never thought about issues placing keys next to each other but makes sense. Thanks for pointing out all these nuances. I love the deep dive into the specifics about keys. 73 Bill KG4FXG
@@williamcarter_CPA_CGMA I’m still not totally sure the rhyme or reason. Just know I get rebound when pressed to other keys. Thanks so much! Keys are a really fun part of CW. I’m hoping all will last a lifetime and more! 73 de KI7QCF
I've only checked out his website and a couple videos and man I gotta get one, they look solid! Im waiting on my first fancy key, Begali Janus , but its not coming fast enough due to the flooding over there. Anyway, another stellar video my friend! Biz
@@biz-73 I saw that notice on their website recently. I hope everyone there is ok and that they pick up their operation soon. Begali Janus!!!!!! Oh baby!! Do you watch DL6FA? Check him out! He has that key and it is amazing. (Plus his channel is a ton of fun to watch) 73 de KI7QCF
...... when you say you are done..... is that for us ??? or are you trying to convince yourself hihi!.... I hope to see you at the next Keyaholic meeting Forrest. Joking aside, what a beautiful key. Congrats on the line up. See you down the log! DE W4EMB
I recite the serenity prayer every time I enter my credit card details. Will you be my sponsor? Haha! Thanks, Ed. I would probably keep going but I really only have space for one more and it's currently in route so I think I need to hang it up at that point. Unless....
Yes sir. I added "no adjustments made" during the end of video QSOs to highlight I made back to back QSOs, zero errors, with not a single adjustment out of the box. I have had some horrible first QSO experiences on other brand new keys because I wasn't patient enough to make the needed adjustments ahead of time haha. But yeah, at home or during POTA I always have a back up. My buddy Tim K5OHY said: "One is none" Thanks for watching! 73 de KI7QCF
@@JayN4GO you guys just stole our head coach. (Tbf he’s a Kentucky alum) that’s the Stradivarius. They’re both great keys I’d say they have pretty different feels but in a good way.
@@richsawyer1067 I’m finally going to make a full key video (maybe this weekend) and I plan to make recommendations for people who want to buy their very first “nice key”! The two I’ll likely recommend are the Begali Simplex and the UR5CDX CT599MX. Both of these keys are sound $175 USD (keep in mind you’ll pay shipping) but for entry level keys they are phenomenal. Now…. If your budget is let’s say double that ($350) I might tell you to get an N3ZN or a March Magnetic. But if we get into $500+ territory lmk I cannot recommend enough RA1AOM or Begali. Begali’s will ship almost immediately (they do have a delay currently but I think they’ll be back up here soon). RA1AOM will be a few months. Let me know I’d love to know what you go with.
@@skepticalmechanic love it! Sounds like a great plan. POTA is a pretty great way to get back on the air and up to those speeds. Hope to hear from you soon.
@@skepticalmechanic is there a specific one you’re talking about? I have a ton! My most recent videos I’ve been using the N0SA M5. Those are very limited release keys but if you reach out to N0SA you can let him know you’re interested in future releases!
@@skepticalmechanic oh in my latest short!? That’s the Palm Radio Mini! Such an awesome paddle and most people don’t know some Palm radio products are still available. Grab Hannes’ email off his QRZ page: DL9SCO
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I use iambic, I use single lever, I use cootie, and bugs. There is no perfect key. They are all fun.
It’s a sickness like the pursuit of the perfect antenna. 😂🤣😂🤣
Glad to have you in the club.
My guy! I have a few friends who are HUGE bug guys. I may or may not have placed a low ebay bid on a bug this week but I did get out bid.. well... there's one hour left. but I promise I won't increase my bid..🤣
I have one of Tony’s keys too and it stays in my POTA “kit”. Wonderful man and key! Thanks for sharing your collection with us.
@@davidsaylors thanks, David! N3ZN keys are great. Glad to hear you are the proud owner of one!
Nice key, Tony makes great stuff. Love your channel Forrest. Great content. 73!
@@w4arb means a lot coming from one of my favorite CW operators! Thanks, Aaron 73
13:04 Ah yes, the classic "I have my volume turned way up to pull in this weak signal only to get obliterated by the subsequent S9+ station that inevitably follows." Happens every time. What a beautiful lineup of keys. Maybe there's a 15-way 3.5 mm jack that you can hook them all up simultaneously and use a different key for each character. As for the noise issue, I had S9 noise across the entire HF spectrum and had to cut power to the house and turn on a breaker at a time. Ended up being a AC/DC 5v usb adapter for the wall clock in my garage blanking everything out. Tossed it and was back to ~S1. Wasn't even the clock, just the adapter.
LMAO! 😂Yes, I've pretty much accepted when I go in-earbud headphones at my POTA activations that when I pull out that 229 QSB station I have a 1500 Watt PEP on deck ready to end my ear drums once and for all. I've explained to my wife like 100 times that each paddle is uniquely manufactured to transmit radio signals to specific U.S. states and the only way to work all 50 is to have 50 paddles. She still doesn't get it.
How much for your consulting services? I would pay someone to just show up at my house and fix my noise issues. I really do need to go breaker by breaker and get to the bottom of it.
I absolutely love the colors. And the detail surrounding a few of your keys. I would have never thought about issues placing keys next to each other but makes sense. Thanks for pointing out all these nuances. I love the deep dive into the specifics about keys. 73 Bill KG4FXG
@@williamcarter_CPA_CGMA I’m still not totally sure the rhyme or reason. Just know I get rebound when pressed to other keys. Thanks so much! Keys are a really fun part of CW. I’m hoping all will last a lifetime and more! 73 de KI7QCF
And I thought I had a key collection 😂!!! Nice key and thanks for sharing collection.
@@dugbohamradio haha thanks Dugbo! Love your channel! You’ve got some awesome field content. 73
Beautiful key man! Also the colors of my Alma Mater!
@@KYFriedHam I’m glad we both bleed blue
Congrats on the new key! Super nice! 73, Patrick KF4LMZ
@@Swamp-Fox thanks, Patrick! N3ZN keys are superb quality, that’s for sure. 73 de KI7QCF
I've only checked out his website and a couple videos and man I gotta get one, they look solid! Im waiting on my first fancy key, Begali Janus , but its not coming fast enough due to the flooding over there. Anyway, another stellar video my friend! Biz
@@biz-73 I saw that notice on their website recently. I hope everyone there is ok and that they pick up their operation soon. Begali Janus!!!!!! Oh baby!! Do you watch DL6FA? Check him out! He has that key and it is amazing. (Plus his channel is a ton of fun to watch) 73 de KI7QCF
@@Utahforrest Yes when I went down the Begali rabbit hole I stumbled upon DL6FA very nice content.
...... when you say you are done..... is that for us ??? or are you trying to convince yourself hihi!.... I hope to see you at the next Keyaholic meeting Forrest.
Joking aside, what a beautiful key. Congrats on the line up. See you down the log! DE W4EMB
I recite the serenity prayer every time I enter my credit card details. Will you be my sponsor? Haha! Thanks, Ed. I would probably keep going but I really only have space for one more and it's currently in route so I think I need to hang it up at that point. Unless....
Forrest if your the key master who is the gate keeper 😂👋🍺🍺
I have had so many keys fail, total failure or dirty contacts over the years that I keep two keys on every radio.
Yes sir. I added "no adjustments made" during the end of video QSOs to highlight I made back to back QSOs, zero errors, with not a single adjustment out of the box. I have had some horrible first QSO experiences on other brand new keys because I wasn't patient enough to make the needed adjustments ahead of time haha. But yeah, at home or during POTA I always have a back up. My buddy Tim K5OHY said: "One is none" Thanks for watching! 73 de KI7QCF
I love that white and blue as a Kentucky basketball fan. I see you have the sculpture there. How does it compare to the zn?
@@JayN4GO you guys just stole our head coach. (Tbf he’s a Kentucky alum) that’s the Stradivarius. They’re both great keys I’d say they have pretty different feels but in a good way.
Suggestion for someone who is about to make the plunge and purchase their first really nice (iambic) key?
@@richsawyer1067 I’m finally going to make a full key video (maybe this weekend) and I plan to make recommendations for people who want to buy their very first “nice key”! The two I’ll likely recommend are the Begali Simplex and the UR5CDX CT599MX. Both of these keys are sound $175 USD (keep in mind you’ll pay shipping) but for entry level keys they are phenomenal. Now…. If your budget is let’s say double that ($350) I might tell you to get an N3ZN or a March Magnetic. But if we get into $500+ territory lmk I cannot recommend enough RA1AOM or Begali. Begali’s will ship almost immediately (they do have a delay currently but I think they’ll be back up here soon). RA1AOM will be a few months. Let me know I’d love to know what you go with.
@@Utahforrest Excellent info - thanks so much! Look forward to the video.
Hmmmm... I might need another N3ZN key!!
@@k9kj me too
25 years ago I could do 20wpm… now I’m 63 and trying to get back there… I’m going to reward myself when I’m back at 20 and get one!
@@skepticalmechanic love it! Sounds like a great plan. POTA is a pretty great way to get back on the air and up to those speeds. Hope to hear from you soon.
Could you tell me where you bought and what is the name of that small handheld key you use on your portable trips?
@@skepticalmechanic is there a specific one you’re talking about? I have a ton! My most recent videos I’ve been using the N0SA M5. Those are very limited release keys but if you reach out to N0SA you can let him know you’re interested in future releases!
@@Utahforrest Sorry about that.. The Black one with green paddles… I think it’s plastic…
@@skepticalmechanic oh in my latest short!? That’s the Palm Radio Mini! Such an awesome paddle and most people don’t know some Palm radio products are still available. Grab Hannes’ email off his QRZ page: DL9SCO
@@Utahforrest awesome thanks!
There’s no such thing as to much cowbell or to many keys.
😂😂😂
What is the name of this key
Hey Pras!! This is the ZN-9ZX! It's a sweet key with really great weight. But you can't go wrong with any of N3ZN's keys!
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