My last key was a J-38, so many decades ago. Now I feel the cw itch again but the world has changed. From reading these posts about a week ago, and my experience with demos at ham stores, I think I'd
I think I'd adopt to a single paddle faster than iambic. That is, I understand index finger/thumb pressure, but squeeze trips me up. However, there are few Bencher ST-1/2 or Vibroplex Keyer models fo
Question really is: "Does a double paddle have to be used in iambic mode?" No. I use a double paddle but not in iambic mode. I cannot master the squeeze technique either. I had used a bug so I was ac
I've got to respectfully disagree with both of you. Perhaps it is the way I've learned to use my single paddle key since I first got a bug in 1958, but I find it virtually impossible to use a double
Paul -- This is one of those areas where strong, and different, personal preferences exist. All these various systems of sending code exist because each has an audience. You will find that one or two
Hi Paul...Dave here. Well half of your problem is fix-able. There are still PLENTY of single lever paddles available. As far as the electronics, that is a bit tougher! If you really want to use a sin
<< However, there are few Bencher ST-1/2 or Vibroplex Keyer models for sale. Almost everything I see in classifieds is iambic. >> The devil is making me say this--popular items are seldom sold. Bench
WinKey can be used with single-lever paddles. I think it costs about $35 and is available from K1EL??? (I'm working off memory -- do a google to verify this.) -- Eric K3NA Hi Paul...Dave here. Well h
Thank you to all who have replied either on this list or to me personally. You guys are going to cost me a lot of money. hi I tried to reply to all direct email and apologize if I missed anyone. I pr
HUH: Your Orion won't work with both the internal keyer and the key line from the AUX I/O? Why? Mine does and I never thought about it much. I have mine set up with paddles directly to the key in on
I have a couple questions 1) does the Jupiter have a Iambic keyer ? 2) I have sent code with a bencher or mfj dual paddle and didn't even know that there was a squeeze technique 3) What about a bug ,
At 08:48 AM 04/26/2004, Bill W4ZV wrote: Count me as one who believes iambic keying is an invention of the devil. In my mind it offers no obvious advantages and overly complicates the process of send
Non iambic keyers require two SPST momentary contact switches to activate the dit generation (one switch) and the dah generation (the other switch). Iambic keyers require the same. The iambic functio
I have used both single and dual paddle keys along with regular and iambic keyers over 32 years. Never used the iambic features of a keyer, nor did I ever have a problem with it. When you send with t
John....If the Jupiter has a keyer (I'm sure it does)....it is iambic! You can use an iambic (Jupiter) keyer just like an old non-iambic type (old Hallicrafters). The fun begins when you go iambic. I
Some of you make me drool with envy. I used to have what I thought was a decent fist, but then I switched to squeeze keying. That was 25 years ago and my fist has never been as good since. It happene
Bob, There's a video movie called SwordFish. In it, a programmer has to be convinced to demonstrate some hacking skills. If you watch it (rated R) it might provide some motivational suggestions to ge
Author: Jim Larsen - AL7FS <JimLarsen2002@alaska.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 10:54:45 -0800
This is sorta like reading how to build a watch to find out the time. Bottom line. Keyer sets the mode. Paddle can be single or double depending on personal preferences. I use both. That's what time
Author: Jim Larsen - AL7FS <JimLarsen2002@alaska.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:58:06 -0800
Ack!! Not clear, Jim...Not clear. My statement assumes you are NOT using iambic. I do not use iambic as it makes me crazy. I use both type paddles for NON iambic keying. There! That's better. :-) 73,
Man, this one's more interesting than that "Mic" thread.... :-) I have had one of those Autronic paddles since 1968 when I built a keyer using RTL logic. It is indeed my favorite, but in the meantime