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This key mounts on either the right or left side of your FT817 with a solid brass angle bracket. The bracket is mounted using the existing strap bracket holes and the strap and microphone can still be used with the key installed. The paddle head is the same as the BD5 (below) and can be swiveled on the bracket to suit individual needs.

This is our most popular key and is reccommened for both seasoned CW ops as well as those new to CW. It is only 2" square yet features 3/4" paddle pads and adjustments for both tension and spacing. Suction cups and supplied removable reusable putty adhesive assure the key can be mounted on just about any surface.

This is truly a miniature key. It is about 1/4 the size of the BD5 and also features the ability to adjust both tension and spacing. It is popular with QRP and backing enthusiasts. The strong magnetic base holds the key firmly on any steel surface, even if painted, like the FT817 case. It will pack neatly in a small pill bottle to protect it during transport.

We are pleased to be able to provide the CW interface cable for MRX , CQ100 , and CWcom software.

MRX has made available to the Amateur Radio community a shareware version of its commercial code training software used by governments round the world. We highly recommend MRX for learning CW. It is the only program we know of which teaches CW sending skills! Other CW training programs only provide receiving practice.

CWcom (CW communicator), also from MRX , is a freeware program, for communicating using CW on the Internet.

CQ100 is a very cool virtual transceiver which uses the Internet instead the air waves for communicating. It features both voice and CW modes.