Comes from the old commercial CW ops that worked on the great lakes steamers
in the first quarter of the 20th century. If you want to hear the actual
swing, make a sked with me. The guy that taught me CW was one of those.
Jerome - VA7VV ex K2AXS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Reed O. Krenn" <reed_ww3a@alltel.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 2:03 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] real CW ops
> On Thursday April 7 2005 15:34, Scott / W4PJ wrote:
>> I often use an old homebrew semi-automatic bug. I'm told I still have
>> that
>> "Lake Erie Swing."
> I have heard of that term "Lake Erie Swing" for many years, and never
> heard an
> actual definition. What sending characteristics constitute a "Lake Erie
> Swing", and does anyone know the origin of the term?
>
> Sounds to me like it belongs on a "Lake Erie Porch".......
> --
> Reed O. Krenn / WW3A
> reed_ww3a@alltel.net
> "You will be reincarnated as a toad;
> -and you will be much happier."
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