Hi Sean, Another great video. I like the way you TOFTT, or in this case several. When I returned from a doctors appointment there was a package in the mailbox. It was from Dave Casler KE0OG and I won a Retevis RT5RV from his monthly giveaway. I now have a VHF/UHF HT. Did a TH-cam search and Retevis uploaded a video 8 years ago. Didn't know this radio design was that old. 🙂 Stay safe. 73 WJ3U
The Putikeeg paddle is also available on Amazon for $56-$58 depending on color. I bought one a few months back and it works well about 99% of the time, but once in a whil is drops dits and once in a while it starts sending random dits and dahs for a second or so after I touch a paddle. I haven;t been able to figure out why.
LOL, here's a way to see how old I am. I bought my first straight key for about $5, and a used semi-automatic "bug" key for less than $20. Inflation may be responsible for today's prices, but they're still really, really very simple devices. You'd think they'd go for $10 not $60 and up. Fortunately for me, I don't do CW often, if at all. But I did shell out about $50 for my current key. It has the magnets on the bottom, which is fine if your desk is metal. I bought an electric stove burner cover as a base, and it works well enough.
@@HAMRADIODUDE Just FYI, I just started my own ham channel, EWS Radio. I'm N2EWS, formerly KI5VDI (veneraal disease infection LOL), formerly KB0FU (FU? really, FCC?), formerly WB2EWS, formerly WN2EWS. You can guess why I got my vanity call sign N2EWS.
Thing is, W1RCP made a KM4CFT key. Which I based off the CW Morse pocket paddles. (Also, I was able to find a supply of springs so I am able to sell them as a kit)
Carefully stare at the name Putikeeg and let us know what you see!
@@aa3konthego you let me know
@@HAMRADIODUDE Putikeeg is geekitup spelled backwards
Super Interesting! thanks! Do you know if this is a play on another key
.... perhaps called a geek it up key?cheers @@swisscouch
Great video. Thank you.
@@MyTube4Utoo My pleasure. I'm hopeful it was helpful...
Looking forward to those STL files.
As always, very complete and thorough. Never a dull watch!
Hi Sean,
Another great video. I like the way you TOFTT, or in this case several. When I returned from a doctors appointment there was a package in the mailbox. It was from Dave Casler KE0OG and I won a Retevis RT5RV from his monthly giveaway. I now have a VHF/UHF HT. Did a TH-cam search and Retevis uploaded a video 8 years ago. Didn't know this radio design was that old. 🙂 Stay safe. 73 WJ3U
I ordered a putikeeg and plan on converting it to a side swiper/cootie. Hopefully I can put it back together.
It's super simple to disassemble, I will be curious how the cootie key works!
Thanks for the key plate.
@Philip-KA4KOE my pleasure, hopefully it's perfect for you!
@@HAMRADIODUDEQSL OTW.
The Putikeeg paddle is also available on Amazon for $56-$58 depending on color. I bought one a few months back and it works well about 99% of the time, but once in a whil is drops dits and once in a while it starts sending random dits and dahs for a second or so after I touch a paddle. I haven;t been able to figure out why.
LOL, here's a way to see how old I am. I bought my first straight key for about $5, and a used semi-automatic "bug" key for less than $20. Inflation may be responsible for today's prices, but they're still really, really very simple devices. You'd think they'd go for $10 not $60 and up. Fortunately for me, I don't do CW often, if at all. But I did shell out about $50 for my current key. It has the magnets on the bottom, which is fine if your desk is metal. I bought an electric stove burner cover as a base, and it works well enough.
@theroguetomato5362 which key did you get? Thanks!
@@HAMRADIODUDE I had to check my Amazon orders - it's the Putikeeg. Looks like the same as yours. Sells for $56 now.
@@HAMRADIODUDE Just FYI, I just started my own ham channel, EWS Radio. I'm N2EWS, formerly KI5VDI (veneraal disease infection LOL), formerly KB0FU (FU? really, FCC?), formerly WB2EWS, formerly WN2EWS. You can guess why I got my vanity call sign N2EWS.
Replying with my EWS Radio channel. Subscribed to yours!
Purchased the Putikeeg off Amazon during prime days for $49.00.
@@mattstosh6960 thanks! I'll update the description with a link to it! Even then, it's only 56 on amazon now!
Mine says 'THUMD" on top. It has ball bearing pivots not nylon bushings.
Very interesting, Thanks!
you didnt mention the w1rcp 3d printed keys lol
I also didn't mention k6arks 3d printed keys, amongst others. Cheers
😂
Thing is, W1RCP made a KM4CFT key. Which I based off the CW Morse pocket paddles.
(Also, I was able to find a supply of springs so I am able to sell them as a kit)
@@JonathanKayne well shoot, you designed the key?! I'll go order some from you tomorrow!
@@HAMRADIODUDEyessir. I also have them on printables if you want to play with the models.
There isn't a correct pronunciation. Just read it backwards
:D! Thank You!