I have used both single and dual paddle keys along with regular and iambic
keyers over 32 years. Never used the iambic features of a keyer, nor did I
ever have a problem with it. When you send with two paddles you don't
squeeze the paddles so it never causes a problem. You can just ignore it.
Unless you are interested in learning it, don't worry about it.
73,
Mark W1EOF
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of designer
> Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 12:31 AM
> 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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