I spent a lot of time this weekend copying CW operators who were superb
and a lot who barely know how to send. I was in the latter category and
quite oftenand I would receive a QLF??. I built an accukeyer featured
in QST a lot of years ago and in a number of the ARRL Handbooks.
I bought a FYO paddle set which is what the Bencher looks like. I never
did use iambic sending, nor do I today. However, the result was no more
QLF?, and my fatigue level is much lower after a long weekend.
My point is you need to really practice to get good with a key so you
can be read. An electronic keyer, like in the Elecraft radios or a
Winkeyer used with a dual or single paddle set will really clean up your
sending and lessen your fatigue, even if you never use the iambic
features available.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
------ Original Message ------
From: "Dave Fugleberg" <[email protected]>
To: "Dale Putnam" <[email protected]>; "Bill" <[email protected]>;
"[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: 6/27/2016 2:00:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation
One other thing to add for the original poster...
Something that's really helped me is to use a program called Iambic
Master
to help me learn how to send well with paddles. It requires you to have
a
winkey-compatible keyer connected to a PC (I use a Microham unit).
You plug your paddles into the keyer, and the program shows you an
exchange, which you must 'send' properly before moving on. This showed
me
how truly awful my timing between words and letters was.
On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 6:36 PM Dale Putnam <[email protected]>
wrote:
I have a J-38 from WWII.. original base, and very nice, with the
fabric
covered cable, FS.
photos available too.
And I recommend it... SKCC #87 loves it.
Have a great day,
--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
________________________________
From: Elecraft <[email protected]> on behalf of Bill <
[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 12:34 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation
Long arm keys, typically those found in maritime service, are the
most
pleasant of the straight keys to use. They are expensive.
An inexpensive alternative is the Czech key seen at:
http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/ has a nice feel also. They can be
[http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/images/P1000781b_opt.jpg]<
http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/>
Czech Morse Keys - UV-3R<http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/>
www.uv3r.com
Czech army, military morse code key importers and Baofeng UV-3R
suppliers
found from $25 to $60 on the Internet. Their good action is due to
their
folded long-arm design. I have one and it is my straight key of
preference.
If you go for a bug, nothing beats the VizBug at:
http://vizkey.com/order.html#90degreevizbug It is a small and very
quiet bug (no thrashing machine noises).
I have a Vibroplex single lever paddle that I have been using since
the
early 60s. Perfect for a normal keyer (don't care much for the one in
the K3).
I have never used a two paddle anything - so no comments about them.
Want to learn more about keys and CW operation in general? Take a
look
at: http://radiotelegraphy.net/
I have no business interests in any of the above and really don't
care
if you choose an Amplidan or just tap two bare wires together - both
of
which will get the same job done.
Bill W2BLC K-Line
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