[CW] High speed sending...

Sat, 03 Aug 2002 01:16:16 -0400

> ....and not to mention that an operator that uses the dual paddle in the
> true iambic style, is just OUT OF LUCK when he comes upon a situation
> where the ONLY key available is a single paddle!  I think every time I
> have seen this situation, the frustration factor on behalf of the IAMBIC
> operator is out of sight....several utterances include "why did I ever
> learn Iambic"....plus other unmentionable phrases 8-). The single paddle
> op has no difficulty using the dual paddle because it just appears as a
> "fat" handle, hi.

   I always carry a double lever paddle with a built in keyer with
two batteries and cables that are not removable (to avoid such
frustrations) with me 100% of the time.
   I CAN use a single lever paddle, but it becomes frustrating
quickly, having to consciously work to use it.
   I should think a thin rubber eraser could be rubber banded between
the two paddles and allowed to protrude enough for a single paddle
operator to get by. (or a thin piece of wood, like floor tile material?)

        73 (= Best Regards) de: Ron [email protected]
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