John Wellings web site can be found here.: www.johnwellingsmorsekeys.weebly.com
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@RobMacKendrick9 жыл бұрын
Nothing like the timeless click-clack of a straight key at work. The sound of civilisation. Beautiful instrument, well-keyed. Nice fist!
@Neil_Morris10 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely stunning key! It's a decent size too - I always prefer a 'doorknocker' to the tiny little things some people go for. Nice to see it being put through its paces by a real expert. 73!
@AussieMark90910 жыл бұрын
Beautiful item, love the old world look of it. Great to know the Morse skill lives on. A most enjoyable video, thanks Sandy.
@MrTPF18 жыл бұрын
That is a BEAUTIFUL key! Very nicely done with plenty of attention to detail. Thanks for posting.
@stoneman88610 жыл бұрын
Beautiful engineering by John, that key looks fantastic, very traditional. Great skills by yourself too Sandy, All the best, Mark
@robertclarke727410 жыл бұрын
What makes John's workmanship stand out from the rest is his attention to detail, regardless of whether its his leather work or his engineering projects, they are all top quality.
@adelarsen977610 жыл бұрын
I hope to one day have a Wellings straight key but way down in the colonies the post is 6 months sailing either way. The Empire is vast.
@darrinpearce97802 жыл бұрын
exceptional looking key and the action sounds great.
@Cands52810 жыл бұрын
Wow that key is superb. I love Morse code. Thanks for the video.
@anaberboff5 жыл бұрын
Hola 🙋 Sandy !! Excelente trabajo de John !!. Felicitaciones. Un abrazo desde Tucumán-Argentina 🤗
@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF10 жыл бұрын
Nice video Sandy, like to watch all of yours. That key is a lovely piece of traditional engineering and art and put through it's paces by an expert. Also licenced myself but never use it these days but still facinated by morse code. 73s and regards, Steve G6JEF.
@garethbkw10 жыл бұрын
That's a really lovely key hes made OM. Thanks for the video and touchwood my 80m/40m dipole should be back up within two weeks. Ill no doubt catch up with you at the bushcraft show mate. :-)
@TopwolfOutdoors10 жыл бұрын
very nice,I just got back into the CB radio having fun,have a great day
@markanderson80665 жыл бұрын
I found John's video on making the key so inspiring that I made one myself. With help from my machinist friends, of course :) Great fun!
@ellisc.foleyjr97785 жыл бұрын
Hi agn Sandy, once again nice video. and excellent Key. I watched the video on the build of that key before. and its a beautifull key. I started collecting pieces to build the same design myself. but alas its still in the "collecting Parts stage" but it will get built some day. I'm a cw op but after 40+ yrs still learning. tnx fer the nice video ! 73 gud dx de Ellis WA1RKS
@xenoptryx10 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid Sandy, I enjoy these radio vids as much as your bushcrafting vids. I'll try and catch you on the bands. KI5BQ.
@Zedoutdoors10 жыл бұрын
Johns work is sublime and he is also a super super nice guy, definitely inspired me to take morse more seriously as a skill to learn ~Peace~
@louisemissouri441010 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a very talented man John is. He was so detailed in what he built. It looks like a museum piece. Thanks for sharing this. :) so cool. ATB Louise :)
@scoutingfreegermany10 жыл бұрын
Wow, it's more than 30 years ago that I learned the morse code, but really lost all the knowledge and for sure I won't be able to read and write this fast! Great video, Cheers Marc
@tsdelaney7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your post. John certainly does beautiful work - it truly is a work of art. And you do the key justice: you've got a supple fist. I'm a new ham and just learning CW, but I would love to have one of his keys.
@WiltshireMan7 жыл бұрын
Not sure if John is making many these days. Each one took quite a lot of work by all accounts. Sandy
@tsdelaney7 жыл бұрын
I'll touch base with him, but creating these keys is obviously a labour of love, not a money-maker. Thank you so much for getting back to me. I had the opportunity to visit Cirencester a couple of years ago and if opportunity brings me back to the area, I'd love to head up to Birmingham and meet the man. His kind aren't plentiful these days. Thanks again Sandy! 73, Tim VA1TIM
@eogg259 жыл бұрын
Sandy I have been watching ur videos for quite awhile, that is a nice key solid brass, beautiful, I owned one but I traded it in on another key I wanted more, I collect military keys. they make a nice combo key, paddle and straight, nice video as usual. Keep having fun. 73, Tony.
@funkyprepper10 жыл бұрын
that looks very nice - well done john what is the length of cable from the key to the rig & what terminations are on the other end of the cable?
@WiltshireMan10 жыл бұрын
Hi Darren, The length of cable can be any that you need. In my case about 4 ft of cable. Ideally it wants to be screened. The termination is a mono 3.5mm jack plug but again this will vary from rig to rig. John is a talented guy. ATB Sandy
@lancsrover16335 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandy, great vid as always. Long time no hear here. Its a shame John no longer makes the keys. Just getting back into the hobby after major surgery, and got myself a Yaesu ft-450 and a Elecraft k2/100 with all the bells and whistles.. Hope to hear you on the bands soon , all the very best, Mac MOTXR
@WiltshireMan5 жыл бұрын
Hi Mack, Sorry to hear about the surgery. I wish you a speedy and full recovery. Yes it is a shame John packed up making them. He put a lot of effort into each one. All well here thanks. Still active on the bands using CW. Sandy
@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR10 жыл бұрын
As you can see morse code users use a form of abbreviated text to shorten the overall length of the transmission. If you want find out more google "ham radio q codes" etc
@neanderthaloutdoors92029 жыл бұрын
Another interesting vid Sandy, you make it look and sound so simple.
@JosephAnthonyJosefius3 жыл бұрын
I love that key, I use a VibroPlex standard black straight key, I love the sound yours makes. I usually work 20m, 73! subscribed.
@jamescarroll69543 жыл бұрын
A masterpiece.
@srs266 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandy, I'm still trying to raise my morse speed on receive and I have a new radio that doesn't have a keyer. Is there a stand alone keyed that you would recommend? I have seen that ZLP does one in their devices, would this be ok or is there something else you would recommend? Would love to see more amateur radio videos! Kind regards, Simon M0SYS, Nottingham
@WiltshireMan6 жыл бұрын
One of the best external keyers I have used is called the Logikey, model K3 made by Idiom Press. I'm not sure if it is still available new but if you find one buy it. Good luck with your Morse code. I will hopefully be doing a few ham radio videos soon.
@WrongwayProductions10 жыл бұрын
You are the person I would want in my Com station if shtf happens, well done sandy great video., I aware I see smoke sometimes from your fingers hehe.Atb Lawrence
@Ragingskull10 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work of art. Thought about getting my tech no code license but didn't have the funds to get things rolling at the time. Thanks to one of your videos using a handheld, it isn't too awful expensive to maybe give it a try again. One thing at a time for now though. Get my fat trucker butt and my son outdoors for fun and adventure and then see what happens from there. Thanks for sharing your skills on such a beutiful piece
@tom_olofsson5 жыл бұрын
Very nice way to dress up the ham shack. I have a TS-480SAT also. W9OLO
@TinkerJohn_W5CYF10 жыл бұрын
Sandy, Very nice key and excellent review. Good to see you in the ham shack. 73 John/W5CYF
@WiltshireMan10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching John. The Key that John Wellings made is superb. Perhaps this is something you could do in one half of a two car garage in Texas? Food for thought. 73 Sandy
@ScotsWildcamper10 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandy even i can see that's the work of a artisan and i only ever done morse code when i was in the cubs many many moons ago but you were so smooth,Eddie.
@JorritdeBruin8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great extensive video and showing this very nice key! You've got a good fist.
@ColdestMoon_Channel10 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness.. she is a beaut. Thats another thing on my list... Basic design, executed perfectly. I broke my MFJ Iambic on Isle of Man trip, so will need to replace it soon.. Still have the Begali though ;-) 73 Dan
@lukeclifton1246 жыл бұрын
i want to start morse code but i dont know what eqquipment i need... what too i need.
@charlieoscar0910 жыл бұрын
Really nice Key Sandy that GAP would drive me bonkers but each to there own...Ha Ha 73's and thanks for the clip.
@Mikael57327 жыл бұрын
I looked at John Wellings web page to order his classic key but there is no contact information. Do you have an email for him? Thanks. Mik
@hld34uk10 жыл бұрын
this to me is a daunting thing morse that is im studying for my foundation licence and my test is on the 22nd of next month and the morse is the thing im most anxious about. but the key did look very nice. 73s
@adelarsen977610 жыл бұрын
How did you go ? :-)
@hld34uk10 жыл бұрын
all went well. passed got a hf set just got to get a key and get use to morse. M6JLM
@WiltshireMan10 жыл бұрын
Jay hld Now the fun begins. Hope to see you on code. Sandy
@adelarsen977610 жыл бұрын
Jay hld Well done Jay. And Welcome :-) What radio did you buy and what antenna are you going to utilise ?
@hld34uk10 жыл бұрын
Ade Larsen I'm running a ts-680 and a half G5RV
@marcvsspartacvs654210 жыл бұрын
Quality piece of engineering by john sandy, just like your knives, the Germans aren't the only ones who can make good products. Atb.
@user-cg7uw9uh6n10 жыл бұрын
Nice video Sandy, looks a well made key 73
@flashMXdesigner8 жыл бұрын
Nice review, I'm on a wait list to purchase one of these and I look forward to having one to use. 73
@WiltshireMan8 жыл бұрын
You will not be disappointed.
@wadepatton24337 жыл бұрын
Well dang. Appears that John is no longer making keys as of 29 May 2017. Thanks for the CW QSO's in video fashion. I'll have to get back on the air. de W1ADE
@MoTown442407 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up on the CW vid. Checked the URL and John has ceased producing keys as May this year.
@me-cq7wv5 жыл бұрын
The Morse key looks great. His standards look very high in his workmanship.
@marcelbenhur62303 жыл бұрын
Superbe clé
@petrgrygar21916 жыл бұрын
VY NICE, SOLID STATE KEY! CONGRATS, 73! :-))
@g7npl9 жыл бұрын
Hi nice video just having go at learning the old CW and having a nice fun time thanks from chris G7NPL.
@WiltshireMan9 жыл бұрын
christopher daniel Good luck learning the code.Sandy
@petchharrison10 жыл бұрын
much better than the kent looks very sleek .. jeff ..
@a6qw8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wiltshire Man, nice Video Cu on AIR. Regards, 73! hihi. 45 years Straight key age of 13 years Army signal Sqdn Boy School DE A61Q Abdullah.
@mu0chn10 жыл бұрын
Like the video. Very nice key. 73
@guillecwdiaz16226 жыл бұрын
nice video jhon!!! 73 from Argentina!
@Thejohnnyoshow6 жыл бұрын
sad to say he's no longer making these :-(
@WiltshireMan6 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. John is a good engineer.
@wjnr110 жыл бұрын
It's a skill all I here is beeps not dash dot lol. I don't think I could ever learn morse.
@Nicktgrief7 жыл бұрын
Lovely looking key ... maybe you could branch out from knives 😉 73's de G8SYE
@on7ami10 жыл бұрын
Nice piece of craft work. 73 de ON7AMI
@jeffreyfreeman59769 жыл бұрын
WOW - I think I could get addicted to the telegraph - I love patterns and can memorize codes pretty well. Would someone be willing to advise a newbie on just how one start with education to equipment? Thank you!
@juliangroves68758 жыл бұрын
I had to do a double take when listening to the CW, I thought I was being pirated. I'm G0VQA, very close in CW.
@WiltshireMan8 жыл бұрын
+Pembury Woods Tes indeed. Just one dah. :) 73 Sandy
@djringjr10 жыл бұрын
Gerd DF9GU is a talented operator, I wish his situation was such that he would run a bit more power. John's key is a work of art, the finish if flawless and gorgeous. I have "Key Lust" over it. I agree three rubber feet best, but two at bottom? Maybe John will take on the Sideswiper Quest? Most interesting development is a Japanese design of a laterally moving tram system which allows an arm with contacts to move side to side always parallel with the sides of the base with adjustable tension centering springs. Noise and weight must be minimized but such a tracking tram is excellent. 73 de N1EA - David www.tinyurl.com/djringjr
@djringjr9 жыл бұрын
djringjr Oh, my sorry to Bernd for putting down the wrong name - I can't trust my memory any more, but I do remember Bernd very well because I have spoken to him on Morse many times and always loved his fist (manner of sending) as being excellent and very readable. Sorry my friend Bernd, forgive me for calling you by another friend's name! Hello to you, Sandy, as always a great video. See you on the side swiper net. 73 OM = G0VQW DE N1EA +
@typoon5149 ай бұрын
QRL ? 귀국은 교신 중입니까 ?
@jackduffy5296 жыл бұрын
The Morse key with ball bearings, Shell bearings are more practicable, And esthetic. Over.
@dickelliott8927 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. Is maker of the key selling his keys? DE W9FPJ
@WiltshireMan Жыл бұрын
Hi Dick, I think John has now retired from his machine shop which is a pity as his keys were really outstanding