New Key.

The current key I take up the hill is just too big and heavy.

I looked at various portable keys, but  decided on The American Morse Equipment, Porta Paddle.

The kit was ordered and arrived quickly from California.

Kit of parts.

It didn't take long to put together and the result is a tiny, light, beautifully finished masterpiece.
I'm looking forward to giving it some serious use soon.

The finished key.

I've now got myself a plastic sandwich box, to which I've added foam, to hold all the components I take with me to the field.

Equipment box