Topband: Topband cw - bugs rhythm, swing

[Andrzej_SP6AEG]

With a tear in my eye, I read memories of old telegraph keys.
Does anyone remember a electronic key designed on two triodes and two 
stabilivolts (105 and 150 V).

This key was designed by W6DPU. Very popular in the 1950s and 1960s.

The VFOs commonly used in those years used a Colpitts and Clapp type 
oscillator.

With small feedback, you could get a beautiful ringing tone

Regards

Andrzej

SP6AEG

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W dniu 01.07.2023 o 19:29, W3HKK at roadrunner.com pisze:
> 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