[Elecraft] k2 iambic modes

[Don Wilhelm]

Folks,

The fact that mode B can send a dit just by holding the dah paddle a bit
longer has always boggled my mind - if I want a dit, I feel I should tap the
dit paddle!!!  Mode B can drive me nuts.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Tom Althoff
> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:52 AM
> To: elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k2 iambic modes
>
>
> Rule of "thumb"...if you expect no more dits after you let go of
> the paddle,
> use mode A..
> If you like having a dit added because you held onto the dah paddle a bit
> too long use mode B.
>
> Which is easier?
>
>  When I let go of the paddle I want the dit or dah that I am hearing to be
> the last thing sent...Mode A.
>
>