[TenTec] Lake Erie Swing

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At 05:03 PM 4/7/05, Reed O. Krenn wrote:
>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?

 From Ship Radio officers in the days when they were used on the Great 
Lakes freighters and passenger ships.  Teen years up until WW2.

Seems to be associated with a long dash used on various letters/numbers,
such as:  8 = dah dah daaaah di dit.  C = daaah di dah dit.  Q = dah daaaah 
di dah.  And many others.

It may have some practical value in copying thru noise/QRN

Don't know why it was named "Lake Erie."  Erie is one of the roughest lakes 
when it comes to storms, if that has anything to do with it.

Perry   w8au