At 08:50 AM 6/8/99 -0700, Mike Siegel wrote:
>
> I dunno...it seems to me that a couple of you guys might have missed the
> point(s).
>
> First, why would anyone want a bug that went 3-5 wpm with a top speed of
> 13-15 wpm? Those are straight key speeds, and fairly easy ones at that. The
> bug was invented to REPLACE straight keys. At most, just hit the dash side,
> and use it as a straight key!
>
> Second, sure, a Bencher might be more reasonably priced, but who in the world
> would want to own or operate one? Yecch!
>
> Thanks again, folks. Interesting comments from all.
>
> 73, Mike KI6PR
> El Rancho R.F., CA
>
Mike et al,
When I was in the navy, 1962-1965, we had to have a "speed Key" license in
order to use a bug on a Navy CW circuit. I've got two speed key licenses around
here somewhere.
73..de John/K4WJ
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QTH is 26 00 51 N
80 16 16 W
K8PXG from 18 Jun 59 to 11 Feb 97
K8WJ from 12 Feb 97 to 07 Apr 97
ZF2HZ from 17 May 84 to 31 Dec 84
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