Topband: Topband cw - bugs rhythm, swing

[W3HKK at roadrunner.com]

Got started in 1956 as a novice using a mil surplus straight key (J-47
if I recall correctly - its around here someplace. ) Then as a general
got a Lightning Bug for Christmas and used that for 2-3 decades. Then
purchased a new one about 20 years ago and still use it, but less
since I received a plug-in keyboard keyer (with memories) from a ham
friend. 

Made many terrific bug qsos over the years, some lasting 1-2-3 hours.
One with a VE3 about 7-8 years ago that ran til 3:30am. We kept
hitting on new topics that we both had in common. Used to work F5IN
into his mid 90s. And a ZS and a 9J2 in their late 80s. Bugs attract
bugs. 

Im 90% cw ( no digital) these days, on 160-6m, and chasing the final 9
DX entities. now that we put 3Y0J in the log on 30m cw at 2:30 am a
few months ago.

Bob

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 On 6/30/2023 2:48 AM, Roger Kennedy wrote:
 > I reluctantly changed over to an Electronic keyer about 5 years ago

 In the '50s, I used a Vibroplex that a cousin had used in the Navy. I
 switched cold turkey in the late '60s.

 73, Jim K9YC

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