[CW] Straight key vs paddle

[Henry Mei'l's]

They all have their own function.

I usually use an electronic key but use my straight key to emphasize/exaggerate characters when condx are bad or  when a mediocre op can't digest my unsual (OU) prefix. A straight key is also best if I have to QRS - find it vy difficult to send below 10-12 WPM on an el key.

My bugs have a more personal feel then my el keys and thery stand out from the crowd in a DX pile up.  Also fun to put in an exaggerated banana boat swing with my bugs-- especially when calling CQ -- something akin to a Dixie drawl.

Then there's the sideswiper-cootie key -- that's a real challenge but also lots of fun.

(Have also have had QSOs tapping a wire to chassis on my WS-19 Mk II)

73s

Henry / Hank OU5T - OZ1UF, Cph.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Michiel Wories 
  To: cw at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 4:12 AM
  Subject: Re: [CW] Straight key vs paddle


  Hi all,

  Lots of useful suggestions and heard some rationale to use a straight key. Would it impair my ability to learn straight key if I started with a bug first?

  Thanks,
  Michiel


  From: Jim Lasley 
  Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 9:08 AM
  To: cw at mailman.qth.net 
  Subject: Re: [CW] Straight key vs paddle


  I agree with Larry.  One of the nicest compliments I've had was when switching from a bug to straight key was "Wow! A W1AW fist."  I still chuckle over that one.


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