One more question about CW operation

[Edward R Cole]

Both.

I still have my Skilcraft straight key that I started with in 1958 as
a Novice.  And added a Bencher BY-1 paddle a couple years ago (which
I am still getting used to using).  Full disclosure is that I have
been off CW for several years (except for eme where I use a computer
to generate CW at 17wpm).  I run the paddle in the slap mode as I
could not get comfortable with full iambic mode.  "Old Dog - New
Toys".   On 40m CW in the 1950's I could send perfect 18wpm with my
straight key.

73, Ed  - KL7UW
PS: Nice 6m opening last night from Alaska to PNW.

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Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 06:54:17 -0700
From: Alexey Kats <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation
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I apologize if my question is not related to elecraft products at all,
but I am simply curious... Of all fine folks using Elecraft
transceivers, do you still use straight keys or bugs? Or are you using
paddles and keyers all the time?

I am asking because so many times I am hearing almost the same code on
the air with only two things changing - timing between letters and
words and QRS/QRQ. Which usually means that people use paddles. So I
wonder, do people still use straight keys these days?



73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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