David Ring, N1EA, is indeed a sideswiper (cootie key) Morse operator and is recognized for both his proficiency and advocacy of the technique sideswipernet and youtube. He has published guides on sideswiper sending methods, demonstrates various styles, and is featured on SideSwiper Net with instructional videos and key setups qs1 +1 youtube. His sending style, accuracy, and advice are cited as exemplary for cootie key operation within the international CW