Professional Radio Operators hold the key with their thumb and two fingers instead of tapping it as was shown. This produces the equivalent of a harse voice in Morse Code.
Good call Kay Kay! I overlooked that one! And, yes, the STRAIGHT KEY button is held between the thumb and middle finger with the index finger resting on the button.
Good call Kay Kay! I overlooked that one! And, yes, the STRAIGHT KEY button is held between the thumb and middle finger with the index finger resting on the button. The MORSE CODE system (which the Marconi system is based on) was invented in 1837 and was the SAME type/system of Morse code that brought about the demise of the Pony Express.
This is true, but it was also pointed out that Titanic was in fact the first ship to use Morse Code. Therefore, the machine thing was right, but the code used in the movie wasn't.
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