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"Standard" paddle settings?

Doug Shields-2
Hello everyone,

     I have a very basic question about CW paddle operation.  What is the
"normal" or "standard" for dot and dash positions on a paddle?  Is the dot
or dash normally on the left paddle?

     After 20 years of strictly voice operation I am getting back to CW.  I
always used a straight key in the past.  I am left handed but for some
reason I am more comfortable with the paddle at my right hand so I am
totally confused.  I want to get the dot-dash set up right so I do not have
to learn it all over again at another shack.  Thanks.

 

Doug  W4DAS

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Re: "Standard" paddle settings?

daleputnam

I taught me to send right handed, so I could continue to log with my left. I have the paddle set with dah to the finger... dit to the thumb.

And I find that sending while writing is very handy.

--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy


 

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> Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:59:44 -0400
> Subject: [Elecraft] "Standard" paddle settings?
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I have a very basic question about CW paddle operation. What is the
> "normal" or "standard" for dot and dash positions on a paddle? Is the dot
> or dash normally on the left paddle?
>
> After 20 years of strictly voice operation I am getting back to CW. I
> always used a straight key in the past. I am left handed but for some
> reason I am more comfortable with the paddle at my right hand so I am
> totally confused. I want to get the dot-dash set up right so I do not have
> to learn it all over again at another shack. Thanks.
>
>
>
> Doug W4DAS
>
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