I've not been active with CW since my Novice years but distinctly
recall those with swinging gaits to their sending. If you are
musically oriented its an easy thing to slip into.
I haven't tried using a straight key since having my right hand
forefinger shortened (partial amputation early Sept.) but think I
will be OK with the straight key. Paddle NO; my middle finger
coordination is not anywhere what had with my forefinger: Try
clicking left mouse button with middle finger! learning how to write
with pen and pencil all over again (or make believe I am a doctor
writing prescriptions scribble). No more gun shooting with missing
trigger finger. Soldering seems to be OK as I always held parts with
left hand.
So (probably) I will resort to keyboard sending CW. For CW-eme I can
have common scripts prerecorded for push button send. But typing on
querty keyboard with one finger missing is another challenge. E-mail
is a good training tool, as I can correct errors before sending.
Left hand sending - Ha Ha I am having to do things that require
strength left handed (pressing spray can buttons). No strength in
middle finger (only good for Italian hand signals-capice?).
73, Ed - KL7U
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