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RE: CW feature: Swing?

Posted by Joe Subich, W4TV-3 on Jun 28, 2008; 7:35pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/CW-feature-Swing-tp365872p365889.html


The K1EL WinKey keyers (and I presume the K-series stand alone keyers)
offer "Vibroplex" mode that make automatic dits and manual dahs.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Bob Cunnings
> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:28 PM
> To: [Elecraft]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CW feature: Swing?
>
>
> I'm a fan of GHD bugs (currently using a dual lever GN107WS),
> and recently noticed that they offer an electronic keyer with
> what they call "E-Bug" mode. I wasn't sure what to make of it
> but the ablility to record even straight key messages seemed
> interesting.
>
> I must confess that I don't mind hearing a wee bit of swing
> in a signal myself, but do strive to send as correctly as I can.
>
> Bob NW8L
>
> On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 10:20 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire
> <[hidden email]> wrote:
> > You'll find lots of support too, Bill. Just not so vocal here, I
> > guess.
> >
> > A long time ago I suggested a "bug mode" in the Elecraft
> keyers. That
> > would provide automatic dits like a bug but manual dashes:
> as long as
> > the dash paddle was closed the rig would be keyed. I wanted
> it not so
> > much to alter the timing (although I use the telegraph long
> dash for a
> > zero which can't be done correctly on a keyer) but I find my bug
> > timing suffers if I use a keyer. I quickly "forget" how to time CW
> > properly if the keyer does it for me.
> >


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