Description: Vintage J-38 US Army Signal Corps Telegraph Key WWII Morse Code -MINT. New Old Stock. With original box. "During the years between WWI and the Korean War the US Army Signal Corps designated many of their telegraph (or Morse code) keys with a "J" prefix followed by a number. The known numbers range J-1 to J-51. All of these keys are considered collectible, and many of the WWII models are still in everyday use by Amateur Radio (Ham) Operators. One of the most popular of the "J" Keys is the J-38. The J-38 was designed to be used with a Signal Corps radio/telegraph operator training set. The strange looking binding posts and shorting strap at the back of the key were used to connect a set of headhones to one side of the key ("tel") and the other side of the key ("line") to the training set. The effect was to put the key and headpones in series. The cicuit closing switch on the right side of the key was used to set the key for listening (switch closed) or sending (switch open). The other odd piece of hardware, a little eye screw on the left side of the key, was used to tie a stay cord or lanyard from the headset leads to the key." Photos of actual item. I have taken a number of pictures to show all points of interest. Please examine all available photos and enlarge them before bidding and please ask questions. **Please be careful that the shipping address in your profile matches where you would like your item to be sent. EBay policy will not allow changes to the shipping address once the item is purchased. If you realize you need to make address changes *after* the item has been purchased, I am forced to cancel the sale and refund you (and then allow you to repurchase after you update your address) as EBay fraud policies won’t allow address changes after a completed sale. Winning bidder pays shipping, handling and insurance. This is calculated into the cost of shipping, and additionally protects your item in transit. I have a lot of experience shipping delicate china and do not cut corners with packing and supplies. I am happy to combine shipping. Payment MUST be received within 2 days. All items are sold in AS IS CONDITION and are described to the best of my ability. I am always happy to answer questions. Please contact me through Ebay messaging.
Price: 99 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
End Time: 2024-12-16T04:42:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: United States
Theme: Militaria
