[CW] Re: Iambic, etc...

[Donald Chester]

>From: "Roy Koeppe" <royanjoy@ncn.net>

>  "And, by the way, let's all agree that a double-paddle keyer does NOT
>  require iambic or squeeze keying."
>

After using the bug  for years, I found that using the dual paddle, squeez 
keying came naturally.  I quickly got the hang of it.  And it never 
interfered with my ability to use the bug.  I could change over in the 
middle of a sentence with no problem.  The only problem is after sending for 
a while with the paddle, fatigue must set in, because I start to make too 
many errors.  That doesn't happen with the bug, and I am sure practice would 
take care of the problem.

However, I still prefer the solid, velvet smooth feel of my well-worn, 1928 
vintage, ex-landline-telegrapher's Vibroplex Original, and rarely use the 
keyer.  My paddle key is collecting dust on the shelf.  So is my more modern 
post WWII Vibroplex Original - its "feel"  is too stiff.

Don K4KYV





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