First made by Les Logan, then by E.F. Johnson, and now by Wm M. Nye Company, the zinc bases of the Speed-X keys have been cast in the the same molds since the 1930's. When you purchase a Speed-X key you are not just buying a key, you are buying a piece of telegraph history. Nye has been making keys and paddles for a long time, and the tradition of quality and value is strong in every product that carries the Wm. M. Nye, Speed-X, and Nye Viking logos. The contacts are gold-plated heavy silver, and the key action is fully adjustable.
Contacts are gold-plated heavy silver, and the key action is fully adjustable.
N1FN says he's been using one for years and it's the only one he'll drive while driving. With its heavy cover, the SSK is rugged enough to tuck under the bungee cord holding the rig, and it can be set up so that you can keep sending even on a rough old mountain road. It almost never needs adjustment, and the 24K Gold plated contacts are virtually immune to dust and completely immune to corrosion. The Nye Navy Knob is shown on the key in the picture below. Made exclusively for Morse Express, the blanks are individually selected from natural Pennsylvania cherry, and are chosen for their beautiful grain pattern.