*Every once in a while I put this message out. As CW ops it's import for us to support our ham radio community and the hobby we all enjoy so much. Especially the mode most of us share a love for.
For those that do not know, I run a "Halfway house for keys" program. With this program we provide FREE or VERY low cost straight keys, Bugs, and Cootie keys to young Amateur radio operators that have been newly licensed and show an interest in working CW. The goal of our group is to keep Morse Code alive and working on the Air. All of our recipients are REQUIRED to use their donated keys for at least 1 hour a week on-air, and not just with a practice oscillator. As well, they are required to meet some minimum guidelines to receive a key. Perhaps you're and older ham who's got keys that you can no longer use because of a physical inability, or perhaps you've got keys that have been sitting on the shelf that you just don't use anymore. If you would like to Donate your Straight key, Bug, or Cootie key in ANY condition, or have Parts from any keys you would like to donate, we would be very grateful for your generous donation. If you would like to donate to the program by "purchasing" an auction on eBay, or 'making an offer' you can do so as well. Just search for Vibroplex Vertical on eBay and you will find my request. Or, you can simply send paypal to : [email protected] Please note that I use ALL the money collected in order to pay for parts that have not been donated, or to provide postage to those that don't have the wherewithal to do so themselves. NONE of the money is kept by the "Halfway house" members for personal use. If you have any questions, would like to donate a key or part, need more info on the program, or would like to be considered for a key donation, please do not hesitate to email me. Thanks again for your support in keeping code alive. 73, Michael Aretsky N6MQL * ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
