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Posted by Rod Peterson Growing up, naturally that's the kind of key I figured my father (Les Peterson, R/O, 750th) would have used. Now I'm not so sure. I now have the impression the J-38 was more of a training key (Radio School, Scott Field, IL, modern identifier BLV), and my guess is something more substantial might have been used in the actual aircraft. So, any old B-17 radio ops around who can answer the question in my dad's stead, I would like to know. Thanks. Rod Peterson (K4QG) Link: woodbutcher.net
on 9/1/2007, 8:01 am
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From the "I should have asked my father when he was alive" department. Recently I was doing some internet surfing regarding "telegraph" keys, a couple different versions of which I've had for some time (I am also a ham radio operator). The most common key one sees is called a J-38 and they are everywhere.
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