[CW] ambidextrous keying

[Joe V31JP]

Super, Joe!

The Champion is one of the easiest to convert over to a left-handed bug. 
I did convert one Original for a chap.
It required drilling one hole, plugging another and repainting the base. 
After I remounted the parts as a south-paw
key, it looked so good, I tried to buy it from the guy!  I haven't done 
one since.

I, also, watch the VR2UW/VS6UW and was duly impressed!

With keyer paddles, I have had two paddles set up for left and right 
handed and paddles with a reversing switch.
For bugs, I have just reached over the top, resting part of my palm on 
the top of the yoke, thus putting my left thumb
on the dit knob and finger on the dah paddle. With a little practise, I 
approached my right hand speed with my left hand
on a bug. With the paddles and keyer, it became easier and quicker 
because that requires finger/thumb and the bug
took more wrist movement.

As always, practise will make it more natural and you will be surprised 
at how fast your speed will increase.

On 12/7/2012 2:51 PM, Joe K2UF wrote:
>
> I hope this does not get me thrown off this reflector.
>
> Several weeks ago a video was available on this reflector showing 
> VR2UW/VS6UW having a QSO between his left hand and his right hand. I 
> have always wanted to be able to send with my left hand but never took 
> the time to learn/practice.
>
> I have two Vibroplex bugs an original and a champion.  Examining the 
> 'Champion' I saw where I could convert it, with little modification, 
> to make it a left handed bug.  The only thing I had to do was 
> countersink 3 holes ( the sin that I may be banned for) and turn the 
> base upside down and place 3 stick on feet. I even was able to move 
> the Vibroplex plate to the other side.
>
> Works great.  I can now send VVV,   TEST,   my call  and work my way 
> through the alphabet and numbers ( at about 10-15 WPM) left handed.   
> It will be a long time before I put this key on the air.
>
> 73  Joe K2UF
>
> With enough THRUST pig fly just fine.
>

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