In a message dated 04/07/2005 17:05:36 Eastern Daylight Time,
reed_ww3a@alltel.net writes:
<< 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? >>
I was told by an "old timer" that a Lake Erie swing was CW sent with a
(noticeably) shorter than 3:1 dash-dot ratio, i.e., 2:1. Supposedly some of
the
ship-board sparks operators aboard Great Lakes iron & grain boats sent CW this
way. I've heard CW sent this way, and find it rather difficult to copy .
If anyone has a better explanation, feel free to correct me.
73, Blair K3YD
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