Paul --
This is one of those areas where strong, and different, personal preferences
exist. All these various systems of sending code
exist because each has an audience. You will find that one or two systems work
reasonably well for you, but you may have to do some
experimenting to figure out the best approach. If you have other hams nearby,
it might be worth visiting their stations to try
their CW keys and keyers. At larger hamfests you will find dealers and flea
market sellers with keys and keyers that you can try as
well (although perhaps not long enough to form more than an initial impression.)
And, to give another perspective, I'm an omni-keyer. I send with a straight
key, bug, single-paddle or dual-paddle key equally
poorly. When I have the choice, I use a keyboard to send CW because I type
much more accurately than I paddle. John G3WGV and I
had some funny chats at Rodrigues about "paddlers" vs. "typers"!
73 and have fun exploring!
-- Eric K3NA
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of designer
Sent: 2004 April 26 00:31
To: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] Can Iambic be used as single Paddle
My last key was a J-38, so many decades ago. Now I feel the cw itch
again but the world has changed. From reading these posts about a
week ago, and my experience with demos at ham stores, I think I'd
adopt to a single paddle faster than iambic. That is, I understand
index finger/thumb pressure, but squeeze trips me up.
However, there are few Bencher ST-1/2 or Vibroplex Keyer models for
sale. Almost everything I see in classifieds is iambic. Can the
iambic be "adjusted" so it ignores the squeeze? I'll be using this
with and Argo V and/or a Paragon with an outboard keyer.
I picked up an MFJ 407B but hear they are touchy over 20 wpm. Is the
MFJ 408 any better?
73,
Paul
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