That's very similar to what I had in mind. Here is a link to my sketch, kindly hosted by David G4DMP
In my style, the pressure comes from the middle finger onto the disc and that finger takes all of the bounce. I find bunching the fingers together onto the key knob very tiring and I've added a disc to several keys. I have thousands of these discs, so, if anyone wants some, let me know. http://www.g4dmp.co.uk/MorseOperator.doc 73 David G3UNA > >>Hi All, >> >>May I offer another suggestion? First of all, I tend to agree with those >>who say the forearm should be supported by the table, with the upper arm >>vertical. Seems to me that not supporting the arm with the table would >>substantially add to the probability of fatigue. > > Have to disagree here... Arm-off-the-table works fine for me: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-JkkkKGUHM&fmt=18 > > I can do this all day... > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SythbsvxZfA&fmt=18 > > Even the worst key is useable (but I wouldn't recommend it)... > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSSAGY_L6YE&fmt=18 > > I think maintaining a loose "linkage" in the wrist, elbow and shoulder > really helps to relax. I like to fidgit around a bit while sending > CW; can't do that with my arm glued to the table. YMMV, of course! > Whatever works best for you. > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
