[Elecraft] Happy Paddling?

[Dave Gingrich K9DC]

On Saturday, Mar 1, 2003, at 05:02 EST, Tony Wells wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> I've finally gotten round to fixing my Hi-Mound paddle, courtesy of 
> Atlas
> Ball Bearing Co (!) and I have some questions of which hand to use, and
> whether the thumb should press the dot or dash key.
>
> I'm left handed, so I presume I should use the paddle in the right 
> hand so I
> can write at the same time?

Absolutely use your right hand. Not having to put down the pencil is 
one the very rare advantages us leftys have.

> The thumb on the dot seems more intuitive, but before I progress much 
> beyond
> sending CQ and learning "bad" habits, I would appreciate some input.

That is also correct

> Also, can someone explain the difference between the K2 Iambic A and B 
> which
> seem exactly the same to my unskilled fingers.

Virtually all keyers support B, not quite as many support A. The 
difference has to do with whether both the dot and dash self-complete 
after each other.  I suspect more folks use B than A, but it is largely 
what you are used to using. If you learn B and try to use A, you will 
probably drop portions of characters.

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Dave Gingrich, K9DC
Indianapolis, Indiana USA
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