I bought a TenTec KR40 back in 1975 or so. It was my first real keyer and it
cost $89. I learnt...KY. for learned, how to send "keyer cw" on it. Since
then, I've tried other keyers using mode A curtis, Hallicrafters TO keyers,
Accukeyers and even the highly rated K3 and I do poorly on them all but turn
me loose on a curtis Mode B and I'm fine. I use an old MFJ 407 which has the
curtis chip set for mode B. Yes, the K3 is supposed to emulate a curtis but
looking at the menu, I do not see mode B listed.
I did poorly on the Omni VI internal keyer but do fine on any Kenwood or
Icom keyer. I assume they use mode B also. Now my conclusion is that TenTec
used Mode B Curtis in their design of their Iambic series keyers but didn't
in the Omni VI. Back in 1975, Mode B was cutting edge! Also I've concluded
that if you learn on mode B, you are stuck for life. Interestingly, I can
switch between the keyer and a bug and not miss a beat. Many of the mode A
crowd can't do that. Wonder why?
Steve
N4LQ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben K8DIT" <benk8dit@serv.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 9:09 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] banana boat song
> .... daylight come and I wan' go home.
>
> Let us simplify. All automatic keyers can be swung as though they were not
> iambic.
> All you have to do is ignore the fact that it is iambic. If you want to
try
> 'the iambic' way then you are squeezing your letters. You dont have to do
> this unless you want to. The remaining cw is auto.
>
> The dot/dash memory of type A keying can throw some people, so use type B
to
> escape it. Whether you use a single or double lever paddle makes no
> difference.
>
> This keying thing is made way to much of, as it's not all that
complicated.
>
> Alot of hams go buy the cheapest thing that's made and get used to it.
> Others buy after investigating and networking the info. If it is confusing
> its because it can be unclear, even having read the manual. The manuals on
> keyers are abominable.
>
> A good paddle, a Ten Tec and a wire antenna are sublime. Day O)(O
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