[Elecraft] Re: Auto space keyer

[LHLOUSEK@nvbell.net]

I cast my vote for an auto space function. 

In the shack (as shown in current issue of WorlRadio. 
HI!)I use the excellent Logikey CMOS-4 keyer. I had 
been using the keyers in my rigs but found that 
differences in timing between those keyers would trip 
up my sending, the keyer in the FT1000MP being the 
worst. When I got the CMOS-4 keyer I started using its 
auto-space feature.  At first, it was a bit tricky and 
would trip me up but that was due to my character 
spacing being uneven.  However, after using it a 
while, it improved my sending and I found I could 
switch auto-space on or off and not be able to tell 
the difference. I have a number of little keyers
(including the NorCal 2003 Pacifion give-away keyer) 
that include auto-space and generely use it if the 
keyer has it.

I do find that with slower code, below 23 wpm or so, I 
have to concentrate more on sending or auto-space will 
trip me up. That's good because it forces me to send 
better code.

Lou W7HV