[CW] Question Regarding Bunnell Sideswiper

[K8MFO@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/18/02 3:45:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, w4foa@voy.net 
writes:


> keep in mind, I
> am basically a smalltime collector that enjoys using his keys on the air
> and just admiring the workmanship of a bygone age.
> 
> 

Tony:

I also enjoy using my keys on the air.     Everything I have has been used 
for at least one QSO.      Perhaps the most "challenging" key I have here is 
the Signal Electric Sematic -- it is fine as a sideswiper, but stiff as a 
board when used as a bug!     The Bunnell Gold Bug also has a mind of its own 
-- once you adapt to its unique characteristics it is quite usable -- it is 
also a rather noisy devil!

Everyone has a "favorite" key.   My preference seems to vary depending on 
what is on the desk.  They all produce CW and that is the most important 
thing.   Maybe I like the Dow Universal best of all when it is tilted about 
25 degrees to the left.    You have terrific control of your dashes, and it 
is a "hoot" making your dots coming "up the hill"...

Looking forward to that in person QSO, Tony

73

Don K8MFO


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