[Elecraft] OT: optical sensor paddles

[Trevor Day]

Thats certainly not my experience Ron,  I haven't used a standard bug in 
20 years or so but I well remember having to pad the hairspring with a 
small piece of synthetic sponge to prevent contact bounce.  It was 
certainly common practice amongst  my contemporaries.  This may of 
course be a function of the make of bug.  The ones I refer to were far 
eastern in origin ISTR made by 'Eagle' with a cast iron base and a clear 
perspex lid!

Happy Days...
Trev G3ZYY

In message <000001c2d3ef$ed97fac0$6401a8c0@easystreet.com>, Ron D'Eau 
Claire <rondec@easystreet.com> writes
>Gee, Ed, that's not my experience with bugs (been using 'em for 30 of
>the last 50 years on the air).
>
>I've put my rigs on a scope a few times and haven't detected any "make"
>bounce, nor does it makes sense to me to expect any.
-- 
Trevor Day