How do I set a keyboard shortcut to open a new terminal window?

Service -> Keyboard Shortcuts allows me to open the first one, but I would like a keyboard shortcut to open new windows as well.

Hi Raymond,
Terminal already has a keyboard shortcut to open a new window (Command + N).
gl,
kel

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Luds.R wrote:
I have reffered the earlier discussion
I have the feeling of dropping in in the middle of the conversation.
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