[SECC] Keying - which hand?

[Mike - W5JR]

I suggest initially keying with the dominant hand, dots on thumb. Then work to key with the non-dominant hand, still dots on the thumb. 

I’m right handed, keying right initially. I later learned to key left handed so I could write with my right for contesting. 

Given that most computer mice are for the right hand, I find there is less workflow clutter if I put the paddles on the left and send left. I can send much faster with the dominant (right) hand, but 25-30 with the left can be done without embarrassment. 

Like other posters, I’ve embraced keyboard typing of late for contesting remotely where a paddle isn’t an option. That has taken getting used to, and I can generally not embarrass myself doing it. Judicious crafting of macro keys has helped to minimize the live keyboard episodes. 

BTW, I’m not a CW rag chewer. 

tnx
Mike / W5JR
Alpharetta GA


> On Nov 16, 2018, at 9:04 AM, Hal Kennedy <halken at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Bringing along a new novice and he (now me too) is curious about handedness.  He is a lefty but keying with his right hand.  I'm right/right.
> 
> I'd like a little informal survey...
> 
> Which is your dominant hand and which do you key with?
> 
> Thanks..
> Hal N4GG
> 
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