Hi Less,
Type in Google "wireless code practice oscillator" and you will find a ton
of various types. Here is the one you are probably looking for made by
Lafayette (LRE) http://www.n4mw.com/cp029.htm which transmits on the lower
portion of the AM band.
73's
Steve
K1IIG
Way off topic in terms of VHF operation, but not sure who else to ask.
As a boy of 7-8 years old (late 1960’s) I remember attending a ham radio
club meeting in Cleveland, TN. One of the members there had a straight key
that transmitted modulated CW to any nearby AM radio. Basically, a
wireless code practice oscillator. The range was very limited, probably
less than 100 feet but it worked well.
He loaned it to me while I was learning the code—and I thought it was the
coolest gadget ever. Soon after, I moved onto a novice ticket and 80 Meter
CW. The key was returned to him, and I didn’t think of it again for years.
Searched high and low on Ebay, but without a manufacturer or other clues,
it’s proven impossible to find. Does anyone on the list recall these keys?
Any idea who made it, or how I might go about finding one?
Any information would be most welcome.
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL
EM63nf
Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA.
Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop,
Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip.
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