[TenTec] real CW ops

[Ynkedragon@aol.com]

In a message dated 04/07/2005 17:05:36 Eastern Daylight Time, 
reed_ww3a at 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