[TenTec] Can Iambic be used as single Paddle

[Mike Hyder --N4NT--]

Hi, Paul--

Count me as another one who believes iambic keying is the work of the Devil
!  The more I practiced with it the worse I got -- regardless of the speed.

I've used an old single-lever W8FYO key since about 1962 and wouldn't trade
it for your house.  The Bencher single-lever key is the closest key to mine.
I don't like the fingerpieces on that Bencher but you might.

Hi, Perry!

73, Mike N4NT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "designer" <designer at quickdata.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 12:30 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Can Iambic be used as single Paddle


> My last key was a J-38, so many decades ago. Now I feel the cw itch
> again but the world has changed. From reading these posts about a
> week ago, and my experience with demos at ham stores, I think I'd
> adopt to a single paddle faster than iambic. That is, I understand
> index finger/thumb pressure, but squeeze trips me up.
>
> However, there are few Bencher ST-1/2 or Vibroplex Keyer models for
> sale. Almost everything I see in classifieds is iambic. Can the
> iambic be "adjusted" so it ignores the squeeze? I'll be using this
> with and Argo V and/or a Paragon with an outboard keyer.
>
> I picked up an MFJ 407B but hear they are touchy over 20 wpm. Is the
> MFJ 408 any better?
>
> 73,
>
> Paul
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