I really have to disagree. I advise those getting started with CW to not bother trying to master a straight key before beginning to use a keyer. I just don't see how learning to send with a straight key helps anyone send better with a keyer, and if they're going to eventually use a keyer, why not just start out with one?
Unless you really enjoy using a straight key, I think it's a disincentive. It's certainly harder on the wrist. Remember, we're talking about a hobby here, and a hobby is supposed to be fun. If it's not fun to work CW, fewer guys are going to operate CW. I'd rather have more CW ops using keyers, than a few die-hards pounding straight keys. 73! Dan KB6NU --------------------------------------------------------------------------- President, ARROW Comm. Assn. (www.w8pgw.org) ARRL MI Section Affiliated Club Coordinator CW Geek (FISTS #9342) Read my ham radio blog at www.blurty.com/~kb6nu ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ""Elecraft Reflector"" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW - SS - Off Topic > In a message dated 11/10/2004 9:59:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Mike Morrow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >Lee wrote: > >For example, it's amazing how many > >of today's ham CW "gurus" advise Morse newcomers >to skip the straight key > >and begin with an iambic keyer. > > I think that's bad advice, and actually makes it *harder* to learn good sending. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
