That's my technique too. Doug W6JD
-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Brian Murrey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'm just a slap keyer I guess. Never could figure out that Iambic > stuff...when to squeeze, when not to squeeze...so I just flop my digits back > and forth. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Morrow" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 5:34 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need advice on the Iambic key > > > > Tom wrote: > > > > >>1. Iambic A or Iambic B? > > > > > >Generally, most ops seem to prefer Mode B as it is a bit more 'forgiving'. > > > > Tom, much as I hate to, I'm going to disagree a little here. > > > > The paddle timing is quite a lot more critical in mode B than in mode A, > since holding the paddles closed just a *tiny* bit too long at the end of an > iambic string will cause an unwanted dit or dah to be generated, even though > the paddle for that dit or dah was not closed. In mode A, one gets a dit or > dah ONLY if the paddle for the dit or dah has been closed. > > > > There's no advantage to mode B over mode A in terms of paddle manipulations > required to generate a particular character, but mode B may allow the paddles > to be released a tiny bit earlier than mode A would. > > > > I personally hate mode B, the mode that resulted from a logic flaw in an > early electronic keyer that became advertised, a la Microsoft, as a > "feature." > But, which ever mode one learns, the other will be hated. > > > > I'd recommend learning mode B over mode A, because some ham rig > manufacturers (such as Yaesu) have been arrogant enough to include keyers in > some of their rigs that function only in mode B. It's also obvious that, in > some ham Morse-guru circles, some seem to consider the use of mode B as a > sign > of superiority. > > > > 73, > > Mike / KK5F > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ 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
