Morse Code Telegraph Key: Development & History

The Morse code key has undergone considerable development since the first Morse telegraph messages were sent. Watch this fascinating video with many different types of antique and vintage Morse key and keyer included that have been seen down the ages.
Diagrams of the very earliest Morse Correspondent keys are shown, along with a Camelback key - a real vintage Morse key dating from around 1860 as well as an early steel lever key, a vintage British Post Office key and many more. Military Morse keys including the WT8 Amp key from WW2 and the famous Bathtub key used in RAF WW2 bombers. Finally mechanical bugs including the Vibroplex and electronic keys or keys are shown.
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[@1framistan]

I am building a replica of the key used on the Titanic. Morse code is a fun hobby and that is why I am doing it. Most people don't know that morse code is used in some modern appliances. For example my microwave oven beeps 4 quick beeps at the end of heating my food. That is the letter H in Morse code. "H" is for "HOT". One barber shop I visited had a door chime whenever someone comes in the door. It beeps a DASH then a DOT. That is the letter "N". Someone came "IN" the store. One day I was waiting in an office for something. While I sat there, one of the big copy machines started beeping 5 dashes... then a pause .... then 5 dashes. That was the NUMBER ZERO. A secretary walked over to the copier and pulled the drawer open. The drawer had ZERO sheets of paper in it. So she filled it up and closed the drawer. Immediately the printer beeped "DASH..DOT..DASH". That is the letter "K"... because the printer was "OK" now. This phenomenon is not always true. Sometimes a beep is just a beep. I find it interesting that the Morse code is still in use, and people just don't know about it.

[@ElectronicsNotes]

Surprising how often Morse code is used fr those indicators. Good luck with the replica.

[@EthanRain2009]

Trust me im an engineer

[@traj00]

Although your post is 2 years ago, you might be interested in that US railroads use morse in the train whistle even today. Listen when it travels towards a crossing. It sends the letter "Q". Though it takes several seconds to complete the letter. I had been hearing that for years when it finally dawned on me. A short Internet search will find the subject.

[@BikeArea]

Thank you for collecting all those beautiful technical details about a device that simple! :)

[@ElectronicsNotes]

Glad you liked the video - I really enjoyed making it. You can find a few more details here: www.electronics-notes.com/articles/history/morse-code-telegraph/morse-key-development.php

[@EMILIOGARCIA-bo3lw]

do you have for sale

[@ElectronicsNotes]

Sorry, no Morse keys for sale.

[@RobertCooper1999]

Fascinating, what a comprehensive but quick video.

[@ElectronicsNotes]

Glad you liked it!

[@saw141]

Beautifully presented, fascinating history.

[@ElectronicsNotes]

Glad you enjoyed it. Pleased it was useful.

[@lilbitsupreme9122]

Was passing by thank you.

[@ElectronicsNotes]

Glad the video was useful.

[@EthanRain2009]

lol

[@johnbspringer]

Nice video. I was hoping to see dates of first usage for each keyer type. I was specifically looking for when electronic keyers first became common place.

[@ElectronicsNotes]

Glad it was helpful! There is more information not he associated web page. It is difficult to put in all the information whilst keeping the video to a reasonable length. You'll find some more dates here:- www.electronics-notes.com/articles/history/morse-code-telegraph/morse-key-development.php

[@leoking8892]

Is this true! Because I can’t able do experiments with this!

[@jamilsouzagodoisouzagodoy1099]

Vai ver se estou ali na esquina...

[@663rainmaker]

Demonstrators have been calling

[@jamilsouzagodoisouzagodoy1099]

Quanta Chatice!!!...