[CW] Regarding the slowing down of bugs......

[KA4INM via CW]

On 12/20/2014 08:41 AM, Danny Douglas via CW wrote:

> A very good, simple and elegant solution to the problem of the 80 wpm
> dits, and 15 wpm dahs.

   When first licensed in 1973 my XYL insisted that I get a "new key" to 
celebrate my long desired achievement, not my idea, I was happy with my 
J-38.  We went to the radio store and I bought a cheap Vibroplex bug and 
it gave me fits.
I wrapped the weight with sheet lead (from my fishing tackle box) to 
slow the dits down, but five words a minute was off the end of the 
capability of the grey thing.
I wound up manually keying the dash lever (sideways) until the 
electronic keyer was developed which has a much wider speed adjustment.
I relearned at 20 wpm and now I teach and preach iambic keying, but I 
enjoy pictures and discussions of all code paraphernalia very much.
-- 
   Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
                 Every action results in unwanted side effects.