Junker key 40m QSO with introduction to Junker D.B.G.M telegraph key

I demonstrate some of the singular features that make the Junker telegraph keys one of the most sought after straight key in the world for operating CW.
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Following the introduction to the Junker is a full length QSO using the Junker on it's first Amateur radio QSO with W4PCA.

[@RobMacKendrick]

Just received one of these. Truly the most beautiful ugly key I've ever used. A true Stradivarius of telegraphic instruments.

[@peterarsenault2671]

I just acquired a WW2 "Kriegsmarine" (navy) version DRP. The grey color one. Same one used in the U-boats. Thanks for the video.

[@jimcoulter5877]

Thank you for posting this key, I have never seen one like this. From the looks of it, your GREAT, GREAT,GREAT Grandsons will still be using it! 73's

[@HamRadioQRP]

It has replaced all the other straight keys on my desk. A fine key indeed.

[@perojunak6949]

I found one last month in an antique store with a price tag of a whopping $15 dollars on it and couldn't buy it fast enough. It is truly the finest feeling straight key I have ever used. IMO, worth well over $100. BTW you have a very nice fist on the straight key my friend.

[@HamRadioQRP]

You got a good buy on that one. The precision of adjustment on those Junker's is amazing. It has totally replaced all my other straight keys. My only wish is that it had a Navy knob rather than the flat disc.

[@bitweasel8010]

@@HamRadioQRP Is the knob replaceable? I can imagine a screw underneath somehow. Might not be original anymore, but it's not rare enough to not mod it (within reason) to taste of the operator. (And store the original knob with a note where it's from...)

[@HamRadioQRP]

I have modified the knob with a disc underneath, and I don't have an issue operating the key. It's been a few years now since I looked at replacing the disc with a knob and the issue was an odd thread pitch. I didn't have anything at hand that matched it. It wasn't a big enough hinderance to re-thread so I just became accustomed to using the disc rather than knob.

[@hardenpt2522]

That thing it beautiful.

[@janwelde9569]

I have some of those. The one I prefer is one that my father got as a nayv operator just after WW 2.

[@thejoker-ie1mm]

Thanks for video, I have this key also. 72/73 ik2rgv

[@HamRadioQRP]

It's a great key to use.

[@andrewkopke3610]

Hello Sir, Nice video, What affect on a modern rig would this key have with the choke and in my case I have an 80's DBGM ,mine has a choke ,resistor , and cap . ?

[@HamRadioQRP]

I believe that the choke and capacitor were intended to reduce RFI with high voltage keying but shouldn't negatively impact its use with a modern transceiver unless it makes the resistance too high for the modern rig to act on. What is resistance across your plug?

[@radio655]

Ah, nice key! Sadly they stopped producing the key recently. The remaining spare parts are sold on eBay. 73 DK3LJ

[@HamRadioQRP]

+Jan Lategahn I have not found spare parts. Do you know the seller's ID? I'd like to get OEM replacement feet.

[@johndk9jc354]

DBGM means only "small German Patent" it's not the type of the key. 73 from DL.

[@HamRadioQRP]

Ah, thank you.

[@tonyturtle5805]

flame proof so it wont blow up the ship if there are fumes around the Marconi room wen you close the contacts

[@SwtTrisha8]

Interesting! Sure would like to have one.

[@HamRadioQRP]

I still regularly see them on auction sites. Nicest straight key I've used, although the Navy Flameproof gives it a run for the money.

[@barangantikchannel9808]

Salam. Kenal. Froom indonrsia.

[@gsansoucie]

I just realized we had a nice QSO back in Feb of last year (2020) most likely while I was still recovering from my foot surgery. My log shows you were on your TT Eagle and I was on my KX3 so you had your KX3 to the side and I had my Eagle to the side. I’ve seen your videos a number of times over the years too. I never put 2+2 together. Looking for another straight key (can never have too many) and I’ve always wanted, but never had, a Junker. de W1ND

[@HamRadioQRP]

Hi Glen. Yes I see notes in my log from February 2020 about our QSO. I look forward to another. Good luck on the hunt for your next straight key. I picked up a couple of J-38 style keys (my first non-Euro style straight keys) and have been enjoying using them.