[CW] CW training software...

[Gene Buckle]

> And oh yes, there is the sideswiper. The letter H for example, on a
> sideswiper, takes four swings to create. The 'swing' is just about
> unavoidable with them, often called a Lake Erie swing or a banana boat
> swing.. but oh they are inexpensive to build using a piece of hacksaw
> blade and some small parts. :-)
>
Sounds like a straight key flipped on its side.  Sounds fun. :)

> Check out www.fists.org. It is a good organization, is a good jumping-off
> point to other CW websites, and above all, "WHEN YOU'VE WORKED A FIST
> YOU'VE WORKED A FRIEND." Not very expensive to join but that is an
> individual matter - most of us can't afford to join every CW organization
> and as in all things in this life, we have to set priorities in making our
> choices.
>
It sounds like a fun organization from what I've read.  I've thought of
some amusing uses for those little "I <heart> CW" stickers. :)

On a somewhat related note, does anyone have a J-38(7?) straight key
they'd like to sell?  If so, please reply by private mail.  My Bencher is
nice, but I'd like to try a "manual" key. :)

> WELCOME to ham radio, Gene. Also, you have a very interesting website at
> http://www.f15sim.com/ .
>
Thanks!  If you get a copy of the July issue of Air & Space Smithsonian,
my project is featured under "Buckle's Beagle".  There are a number of
other projects highlighted as well.  The guy that serves food in his 727
sim is a bit over the top though. :)

g.