Probably not a problem in modern solid-state rigs (and an electronic
keyer would be used in any case). However, that might not be a good
idea for a hand key in some cases :^)
I was thinking the same approach could be used for a single-paddle
design by placing the moving part in the center of the loop.
Bob, N7XY
On Apr 25, 2008, at 12:26 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Yep. That's what fooled me. I just assumed the center post would be
the hot
connection since one normally arranges things to touch only
grounded parts.
(Normally doesn't always mean always...).
Might produce some interesting results if there's significant RF
around when
touching them.
Ron AC7AC
-----Original Message-----
Well, actually, those clever paper clip paddles will only operate
iambic if
you use the center post as ground. That puts the part your fingers
touch at
positive potential. Probably not an issue, but I'd feel a bit
better if the
finger pieces were ground. That would require the center piece to
become 2
pieces.
And, boy is that design ever clever! Very impressive.
- Keith N1AS -
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