[CW] What is the best telegraph key??

[Buck]

I was suggesting using these as strait keys, not the keyer.  My rig has a
keyer built in.  When I turn off the internal keyer, I have a strait key
using the right paddle. :)

That's what I was suggesting.  Is the Cootie a mechanical bug?  That would
work too.  Just don't hit the dits side. :)

Buck
N4PGW


-----Original Message-----
From: Gene Buckle [mailto:geneb at deltasoft.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 3:47 PM
To: Buck
Cc: cw at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [CW] What is the best telegraph key??

> Also, either an Iambic or single-paddle key used with a keyer or rig with
a
> keyer built in will work as well.  Just use the two wires that connect
when
> you tap the paddle of your choice in the direction of your choice to get a
> sideways action.
>
You're correct, but a Cootie or a vertically mounted straight key doesn't
require a keyer.

g.