Well, that sparked a memory. When I took the extra I had no idea you could
bring your own bug. I took the test with their straight key (shudder) and
managed to pass. The next guy up sat down, opened a carrying case , pulled
out a beauty of a Vibroplex and--my jaw dropped. If only I had been smart
enough to know!
73,
Troy, W6HV
OOTC
-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Elmore
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 3:52 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] new to CW dxing
Being an Official Olde Fahrt (QCWA and OOTC member) I took all my tests
under the baleful eye of the FCC. When I took my Extra test, I brought my
Vibroplex and the wedge contacts, so I could use just key across their
straight key. The examiner barely raised an eyebrow and allowed me to send
maybe one word before he pronounced me adequate.
No, I didn't bring a transparent green celluloid hat brim or the elastic
sleeve retainers!
73,
Kim N5OP
On Jul 3, 2012, at 11:41, Jim Lowman n<jmlowman@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Back in the day when the FCC was administering ham radio exams,
> we had to be able to send at the required speed, as well as copy,
> and what was provided was a straight key. There may have been
> an option to bring one's own key, but I don't remember.
>
> Before I learned how to use one correctly, I used the "dah" side of
> a bug as a "horizontal" key when I was a Novice. It was one of
> those plastic-case models made by (I think) Hi-Mound. It looked
> like a plastic coffin to me.
>
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
>
>
> On 7/3/2012 6:36 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
>> So as I see it, if you want to learn code for the test (which is no
>> longer
>> necessary anyway), use any crutch you want, but IF YOU WANT TO LEARN IT
>> RIGHT, LEARN IT ON A STRAIGHT KEY.
>>
>>
>
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