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Tickling the brass

Refers to using a Morse key, normally made of Brass.
He’s a radio amateur and when he uses his Morse key he chuckles “I’m off to tickle the brass”. - Early Morse keys were made of solid brass and Bakelite. When operators would be known for tickling the brass.
by Fartknocker11 June 12, 2024
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