Russian KDM paddle key

Gift from Greg - DL1BFE  a GREAT collector and friend !!! 


 

This Russian paddle key is gift from my friend Greg Ulsamer - DL1BFE. Agreat Collector and good friend of mine. Greg is also the writer of the book Fazination Morsetasten - German Telegraph Keys Collector's Guide . A MUST book for every collector of telegraphy related items . 

Tnx Greg , you are GREAT  ! ! ! 

KDM is an abbreviation of the Russian term "dvukhstoronnij  manipuljacionnyj kljutsh" = "two sides manipulatable key". It is the type of a "double speed key"

 

Greg is also the writer and publisher of the fantastic book on telegraph keys Faszination Morsetasten. A German telegraph keys Collectors Guide.

180 High quality glossy paper pages with 400 pictures and information’s for more than 250 German keys from 1850 to 2000

The book is on German Language but even if you cannot read German the book worth a lot , is the most compressive guide ever published for German telegraph and Morse keys.

For more info and orders you can contact Greg on one of the following :

Gregor Ulsamer, DL1BFE  26723 Emden, Logumer Str. 66 Tel. 04921-61460  e-mail: dl1bfe@emsnet.de