KD2UJ Telegraphy

Telegraph Instruments: Landline, Spark, CW

Non-US Keys

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Germany

Schurr Straight Key
Markings:
SCHURR KEY
HANDMADE
MADE IN GERMANY

A gift from my XYL. Acquired ~1995 new at the Dayton Hamfest. Schurr is no longer in business and has been replaced by Scheunemann.
   

Great Britain

Elliott Bros. GPO Key
Markings:
ELLIOTT BROTHERS
(LONDON) LIMITED

Standard General Post Office pattern, probably from the first 1/2 of the 20th century. Purchased May, 2012, on eBay.
Another view Nameplate
   
Kent Straight Key SK-1

Bought from HRO in May, 2012.
Another view
   
Kent Twin Paddle TP-1

Purchased from KC2QYM in June, 2012. Another view
 

Japan

GHD GT706KIT

A straight key kit from GHD. Frankly, the only way I could afford a GHD. Purchased from Morse Express in February, 2012.
   
GHD GN807KIT

Twin paddle kit from GHD. Bought it from Morse Express in January, 2012.