[CW] computer cw display

[Fred Adsit]

How about using a now-developed pressure key that allows one to puff through
a soda straw to operate it, then in turn using that to operate a fully
electronic code-controlled keyer. Help for this should be availabe via
Handi-Hams or the ARRL or both. If you think this might work, and cannot get
help elsewhere, some VEs in my area have at least one of these working - it
is surprising how fast one can key by using one's breath. Try it with no key
at all and see if you can picture how that would work. .. I am glad I don't
need to resort to this as yet, but I have done it and it is fun. Being
disabled is no fun at all, and this is just a suggestion of a Possible way
for the party addressed below to send code. It was and may still be called
huff 'n puff sending. The developed device is very refined and needs
miniscule air pressure to operate.

73 and do not give up easily. Conquering ordinary problems is normal life
and brings no satisfaction. Conquering the seemingly impossible brings great
rewards which only you can appreciate, and you will, once you find the
solution. :-)

 - Fred Adsit NY2V

------ Ron writes in response to someone not shown in reflector -----
Message: 2
Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 18:22:51 +0000
From: Ron Youvan <ka4inm@tampabay.rr.com>
To: cw@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re:

> Well, I'm getting old and decrepit, and I have trouble copying code (been
at
> it over 50 yrs, now).  So, I'm going to setup a dedicated computer to
> display received CW.

  I hate to think of not being able to operate CW, but time and arthritis
take their toll.

  If the fingers can't operate a keyer, MFJ and others make keyboard to rig
keyer adapters,
if you can't type I suppose you could put a pencil in your mouth, assuming
your neck isn't
just as bad.  I have a friend that does very well with his.

73
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