after having operated both a straight key and a paddle, I'm not really sure that the two are comparable
I don't think being able to send using a straight key does anything to help you send better than using a paddle, but using a paddle is much easier to me than using a straight key and if you take nostalgia out of it, I would think starting with a paddle is what I would recommend to anyone just starting out. I just don't understand the fascination with straight keys, they are hard to use and tiring if you don't use them correctly anyway my .02 cents worth al ve3gam ----- Original Message ----- From: <n...@n5ge.com> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 in the Media > > Hooray for the Elmer! ;o) > > 73, > Tom > Amateur Radio Operator N5GE > ARRL Lifetime Member > QCWA Lifetime Member > > > On Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:16:12 -0700 (PDT), KF4VTT <kf4...@mebtel.net> wrote: > >>I'm not sure if the actual video shot was of Christopher in action on they >>key or staged, but he prefers the straight key and *can use one*. His elmer >>will not let him move to a paddle yet. :-) >> >>73, >>Doug >>KF4VTT > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
