Walk before you run....
Art K5YEF
----- Original Message -----
From: Dale L. Martin <kg5u@hal-pc.org>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 1999 22:55
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Best Straight Key
>
> > need
> >advice on getting the best straight key to both learn
> >and to use after I get my ticket.
>
> Ari,
>
> I just know I'm going to get flamed for this, but:
>
> What the heck are you knocking yourself out for with a straight key???????
>
> Go get yourself a good set of paddles (you can sell them if it doesn't
work
> out) and a keyer and practice with them.
>
> No pain.
>
> No strain.
>
> Literally!!
>
> Do you have to send code to pass the code test? NO.
>
> Do you have to even demonstrate that you know which side of a key is up?
NO.
>
> Does your wrist and forearm get tired and sore from sending CW with a
straight
> key? Darn right!
>
> Will they get as tired and sore with a set of paddles? Not on your life!
>
> Now, if you and your mind are locked on to using a straight key, then pick
it
> up and play with it AFTER you get your ticket and and the pressure is off
where
> you can practice in a relaxed and more enjoyable atmosphere.
>
> But to just get familiar with code and the mechanics of sending it and
hearing
> it and translating it, there's no reason to knock yourself and your arm
out
> with a straight key if you don't absolutely have to.
>
> Paddles.
>
> It's what's for CW.
>
> Make it easy on yourself, Ari.
>
> 73,
> dale, kg5u
>
>
>
>
> --
> FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm
> Submissions: tentec@contesting.com
> Administrative requests: tentec-REQUEST@contesting.com
> Problems: owner-tentec@contesting.com
> Search: http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm
>
>
--
FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm
Submissions: tentec@contesting.com
Administrative requests: tentec-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems: owner-tentec@contesting.com
Search: http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm
|