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Heavy Duty Chinese Military K-4 (DJG-4) Telegraph Key The K-4 Telegraph Keys were made from different manufactures and may have various model names. This one has the label mark “DJG-4â€. A veteran Chinese ham told me, the K-4 Keys which made by Changshu Telecommunication Equipment is the best. It has very good handle and produces a very nice euphonic sound when tapped. The keys have adjustable machined needle bearings, hard silver contacts, a felt pad on the base, and weigh about 2 lb each. The base dimensions are 4-3/4†x 2-1/2â€, High 2-1/4â€. The knob of handle is forward of the base about 1-1/2â€. the D-117 or the K-4, these heavy duty straight keys were designed in early 50s then in mass production until late 90s, used with many different Chinese military radios in Army, Airforce ground crew and Navy. They were also seen widely used in Civilian service like remote postal service, exploration, weather serivce, etc. It was the primary standard issue morse key for the Chinese military. These keys were made in at least four or five factories when in the morse communication golden era. The key is virtually in factory new condition, NOS. It is a good collector's item. The keys have chrome plating, machined needle bearings for the trunion, hard silver contacts, and a felt pad on the base. They weigh about 2 1/2 pounds each! Approximate base dimensions are 2-3/4 x 4-3/4 inches. They're 2-1/2 inches high and the center of the knob is forward of the base about an inch. (please look at our rules and privacy policy) |
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