[CW] Side Swiper Sending
David J. Ring, Jr.
n1ea at arrl.net
Thu Jun 15 06:02:33 EDT 2006
Translation by Yann F5LAW of the Side Swiper instructions by Claude F5PBL
The use of the Maniflex double contacts helps in getting a good rhythm in
your
sending and allows you to transmit at this speed without getting tired.
Despite
that you need some training. If you follow the advice hereafter, you will
quickly get good results using this specific way of sending.
Position of the hand: It is very important not to tighten the paddle between
your thumb and your forefinger. The paddle should be pushed/pressed
alternately
by the thumb and the forefinger. The two fingers should be separated from
each
other by about one to two centimeters. (3/8 to ¾ inches)
Basic principle: The paddle should always go from one contact to the other.
In
other words, never push 2 times in the same direction/same side.
Sending method: You should start by sending slowly, a set of dits then
dashes
in closing alternatively the right contact then the left one. At first you
should take care of the regularity of the signals themselves and also of the
rhythm
and of the spaces between the signals.
These groups of dits and dahs are made to make your fist get accustomed with
the movement to and fro, this movement should be done smoothly, without
tightness, without
"brutality" on the contact nor extreme pressure. After that, you can start
with
sending the simple letters : A N E I S H T M N O C H
You should send a set of letters, at first by starting with the right side
contact and
then the same set of letters in starting with the left side contact. For
example
for the letter A, you should start with the dit on the right side then the
dash
on the left side. After, send the same letter starting with the dit on the
left then the dash on the right.
You should proceed in the same way when you will start training more
difficult letters
such as F L U W J then the digits and punctuation signs.
Even if you yet master the Morse code it is very important not to start at
high
speed. It is very important at first to master the rhythm/regularity, the
speed
will come itself later on.
In order to learn the CW sending, please refer to the book "Sound Reading
and CW
Sending the Easy Way", written by Jean Brun, editor Albin Michel, book of
117
pages , format 16 cm by 24 cm, illustrated by 13 drawings and 4 charts
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