Cheap CW Key for Ham Radio - Putikeeg Vs AliExpress Vs Amazon (TUMD CW Key).

[@aa3konthego]

Carefully stare at the name Putikeeg and let us know what you see!

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

@@aa3konthego you let me know

[@swisscouch]

@@HAMRADIODUDE Putikeeg is geekitup spelled backwards

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Super Interesting! ​thanks! Do you know if this is a play on another key .... perhaps called a geek it up key?cheers @@swisscouch

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Great video. Thank you.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

@@MyTube4Utoo My pleasure. I'm hopeful it was helpful...

[@misteraon]

VIDEO REQUEST: 10 hour loop of you just saying PUTIKEEG 🤣

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

As always, very complete and thorough. Never a dull watch!

[@laszlokovacs8827]

Looking forward to those STL files.

[@rclewen]

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.

[@DonDegidio]

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 KZbin search and Retevis uploaded a video 8 years ago. Didn't know this radio design was that old. 🙂 Stay safe. 73 WJ3U

[@Kimbra-W0KIM]

I ordered a putikeeg and plan on converting it to a side swiper/cootie. Hopefully I can put it back together.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

It's super simple to disassemble, I will be curious how the cootie key works!

[@Philip-KA4KOE]

Thanks for the key plate.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

@Philip-KA4KOE my pleasure, hopefully it's perfect for you!

[@Philip-KA4KOE]

​@@HAMRADIODUDEQSL OTW.

[@theroguetomato5362]

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]

@theroguetomato5362 which key did you get? Thanks!

[@theroguetomato5362]

@@HAMRADIODUDE I had to check my Amazon orders - it's the Putikeeg. Looks like the same as yours. Sells for $56 now.

[@theroguetomato5362]

@@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.

[@N2EWSRadio]

Replying with my EWS Radio channel. Subscribed to yours!

[@akiddoo8113]

Mine says 'THUMD" on top. It has ball bearing pivots not nylon bushings.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Very interesting, Thanks!

[@mattstosh6960]

Purchased the Putikeeg off Amazon during prime days for $49.00.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

@@mattstosh6960 thanks! I'll update the description with a link to it! Even then, it's only 56 on amazon now!

[@ae4xo]

you didnt mention the w1rcp 3d printed keys lol

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I also didn't mention k6arks 3d printed keys, amongst others. Cheers

[@GAParksandPropagation]

😂

[@JonathanKayne]

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)

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

@@JonathanKayne well shoot, you designed the key?! I'll go order some from you tomorrow!

[@JonathanKayne]

@@HAMRADIODUDEyessir. I also have them on printables if you want to play with the models.

[@dah_ditdit_dahdah]

There isn't a correct pronunciation. Just read it backwards

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

:D! Thank You!