[Elecraft] CW Reverse

[Mike]

Dan Barker wrote:

> Anybody know the technical difference between A and B?

Dan,

All iambic keyers send alternating DOT-DASHes when BOTH paddles are held
closed simultaneously.

In Mode A, if BOTH paddles are released as a DOT is being sent, the DOT
is completed, then keying stops.

In Mode B, if BOTH paddles are released as a DOT is being sent, the DOT
is completed, THEN A DASH IS ALSO AUTOMATICALLY SENT, then keying stops.

In Mode A, if BOTH paddles are released as a DASH is being sent, the
DASH is completed, then keying stops.

In Mode B, if BOTH paddles are released as a DASH is being sent, the
DASH is completed, THEN A DOT IS ALSO AUTOMATICALLY SENT, then keying
stops.

There's **NO** speed or reduced paddle manipulation advantage for one
mode over the other.  Mode B allows the paddle to be released a little
earlier when making some characters.  But it's easy to send an unwanted
DOT or DASH if the paddle is held a little too long, since the paddle
must be released BEFORE the last desired iambic DOT or DASH begins.  On
the other hand, if one gets accustomed to Mode B, then a Mode A keyer
will often result in missing the last iambic DOT or DASH.

Personally, Mode B gives me fits!

73,
Mike / KK5F