As a long term member of SKCC (Straight Key Century Club) I offer the following
reasons. It is more fun, it allows easier speed diversity, it is traditional.
If your objective is to strictly send the best CW possible as easy as possible,
type it on a keyboard and use a computer. If you want to come as close as
possible using hand generated code, use a set of paddles of your choice. My
choice is a Bencher Hex. If you want to do it the hard way, start with a
Straight Key and work up to a Bug. It will be more fun. What ever method you
use, get started with what you have, can beg, borrow or steal, you will not
regret it! If this does not satisfy or run you off, contact me and I will give
you more info after Field Day, meanwhile, join a club at Field Day and expect
at least as many opinions as operators you contact.Willis 'Cookie' Cooke,K5EWJ,
SKCC 4077S
From: rick jones via Elecraft <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 11:21 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation
Could someone recommend a desktop key that is close to the size and action of
the key attached to the KX3? This Advanced class ham has not sent code in
decades and I would like to start sending on my K3 so can someday use a KX on
CW from a remote location. I will be practically starting from scratch but I'm
guessing there's no reason to start with a straight key right? Thanks for your
thoughts! Rick N3IKQ
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