[TenTec] new to CW dxing

[k3miy at csonline.net]

Reminds me of the time I was dragged to the Pittsburgh Federal Bldg
to take my General and Advanced (was a Conditional). The examiner let
me send three letters and passed me. We are not Olde Fahrts, we are 
Classical Gas. 


Quoting Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net>:

> Being an Official Olde Fahrt (QCWA and OOTC member) I took all my tests under
> the baleful eye of the FCC. When I took my Extra test, I brought my Vibroplex
> and the wedge contacts, so I could use just key across their straight key.
> The examiner barely raised an eyebrow and allowed me to send maybe one word
> before he pronounced me adequate.
> 
> No, I didn't bring a transparent green celluloid hat brim or the elastic
> sleeve retainers!
> 
> 73,
> 
> Kim N5OP
> 
> On Jul 3, 2012, at 11:41, Jim Lowman n<jmlowman at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> > Back in the day when the FCC was administering ham radio exams,
> > we had to be able to send at the required speed, as well as copy,
> > and what was provided was a straight key.  There may have been
> > an option to bring one's own key, but I don't remember.
> > 
> > Before I learned how to use one correctly, I used the "dah" side of
> > a bug as a "horizontal" key when I was a Novice.  It was one of
> > those plastic-case models made by (I think) Hi-Mound.  It looked
> > like a plastic coffin to me.
> > 
> > 73 de Jim - AD6CW
> > 
> > 
> > On 7/3/2012 6:36 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> >> So as I see it, if you want to learn code for the test (which is no
> longer
> >> necessary anyway), use any crutch you want, but IF YOU WANT TO LEARN IT
> >> RIGHT, LEARN IT ON A STRAIGHT KEY.
> >> 
> >> 
> > 
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