FM-32 Key Census Page.

Introduction.

The FM-32, often referred to as the "Jablonski" sideswiper, is a telegraph key that has been manufactured by FME in Berlin - German Democratic Republic (probably in the 1950's). Hundreds of these keys have been used for the education and training of radio officers at the Rügen Radio coastal station. The key can be used either as a sideswiper or as a paddle hooked up to an electronic keyer.
The primary purpose of this census is to evaluate the number of keys produced, to find out how many of them are still around and where in the world they ended up. The serial number printed on the label or engraved on the steel base of each key is a helpful clue to carry out this survey.
The secondary purpose is to learn more about the community of FM-32 users or collectors from all over the world. It would be especially interesting to know if some operators are still using this key on the air as a sideswiper.
The current status of the census is shown in the table below. If you have an FM-32 key, we'd like to hear from you. Please, fill in the form at the bottom of this page, we'll get back to you shortly, thanks.

Table: 24 Entries From #015 To #249.

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Picture:	S/N:	Owner:	Usage:	Comments:
	[000]	Lothar - DL1DXL	Paddle + keyer	Sep-19-2016: This keyer I got in 1968 from Bernd, ex DM4ZJJ, as a present. I have been using it very often for many years.
-	000	Erich - DL2RST	Sideswiper	Sep-21-2022
	[000]	Joe - DL4CF	Sideswiper	Jan-07-2015: There isn't any serial number on it.
	000	Peter - DL8VM	Sideswiper	Aug-27-2017: No serial number.
-	000	Lothar - SWL	Paddle	Apr-26-2018
	015	Miles - PA3CVV	Sideswiper	May-02-2011: Acquired from a collector in April 2011. After some careful cleaning I use this fine cootie regularly and with much pleasure. Details.
	029	Jan - SM5LNE	Collectible item	Apr-09-2011: Bought it from a seller in Germany in March 2011. The label on the underside says: Type : FME-32, Year : 1958, Nr : 029. View with cover closed.
-	055	Klaus - DL5BRE	Collectible item	Dec-19-2013: Danke, alles sehr schön. ich hab eine Bahntaste, Siemens 1871, eine russische Übungstaste, mit einer sehr frühen gedruckten Schaltung und eine Twinky, vom Herrn Wenk = vy 73 Klaus +
	064	José - EA7HAA	Sideswiper	Nov-19-2013: Excellent sideswiper. Easy to adjust, precise and lovely clicks when using. Engraved on steel base S/N 64. It was got in ebay.
	082	Don - K8MFO	Sideswiper	Jan-22-2011: I think its a very durable key and an excellent sideswiper. Bought it from a guy in the S E USA, who advertised it as a German bug! SURPRISE!
	089	Birger - LA9IO	Sideswiper	Nov-27-2011: Acquired from collector in 2003. Yellow label: "Ingenieurhochschule f. Seefahrt, Warnemunde/Wustrow. Eigentum des Volkes, nr. ???" Engraved on steel base s/n 089.
-	097	Emil - WD4SCZ	Sideswiper	Aug-01-2011: Identified as "property of the People" with a sticker that reads: Ingenieurhochschule f. Seefarht Warnemünde/Wurstow, Elgentum des Volkes, Inv-Nr 4181.
	116	Eddi - DJ6UX	Sideswiper	Jan-23-2011: My favourite sideswiper. Stiff lever, precise and sharp defined action. Details.
	125	Mark - DL1DSN	Collectible item	Apr-17-2014: Acquired in February 2014, after I got a FME-33 as a present from DM5DL. Now I'm proud to have both keys from Jablonski. The FME-33 is in use currently, but not the FME-32.
	158	Doug - K4KEY	Collectible item	Jan-30-2011: Bought on Ebay. Haven't used it. Currently on display in my collection.
	162	Karsten - DL3HRT	Sideswiper	Jan-30-2011: Use it sometimes on the bands. Has label of "Ingenieurhochschule für Seefahrt - Warnemünde/Wustrow" with registration number 4325. DL3HRT's Web Site.
-	179	Horst - DL4NH	Sideswiper	Feb-01-2011: Piece of collection.
	186	Will - W4HEX	Sideswiper	Apr-16-2011: The Jablonski plays well but needs a little more work; mostly cosmetic. Several minor parts have been replaced. Details.
	208	Thomas - OH6NT	Sideswiper	(Ex owner: Peter - DK7JC: Feb-11-2011) Jan-24-2020: Procured this cootie from Peter DK7JC 2019. OH6NT Cootie collection.
	209	Andy - DK7OG	Sideswiper	Nov-17-2015: Acquired from a collector in November 2015 "Ingenieurschule für Seefahrt, Warnemünde/Wustrow"
	236	Ludwig - DK5KE	Collectible item	Jan-31-2011: Sideswiper: DK5KE's Web Site.
	244	Herman - VK2IXV	Collectible item	Jan-29-2011: One of the nice keys in my collection.
	246	Yann - F5LAW	Sideswiper	Jan-22-2011: A robust key, "Ingenieurhochschule für Seefahrt..." label, easy to adjust, excellent action, used on a regular basis. Details.
	249	Peter - DK7JC	Collectible item	Feb-11-2011: DK7JC's Web Site.

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