[Elecraft] k2 iambic modes

[David A. Belsley]

This is interesting.  I learned on Iambic A, and that's what I used  
for years on my CMOS keyer.  When I started using the Iambic A on the  
K2, however, I found it frustrating beyond belief.  As a lark, I  
switched to the K2's Iambic B, and, lo, it was great.  It worked as  
naturally to me as the A with the CMOS.  So go figure.  I eventually  
switched the CMOS to B as well, and all goes nicely.  So go figure.

In any event, if you're trying to determine which to use, give them  
both a try.  Take the one that seems initially most reasonable, and  
then stop thinking about it.  Just send.

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy



On Jan 25, 2006, at 11:28 AM, <vze3v8dt at verizon.net>  
<vze3v8dt at verizon.net> wrote:

> Maybe "easier" is all relative.  If you learned on Iambic A then it  
> is easier, if you learned on Iambic B then it is probably easier.   
> The one that is more difficult is probably the one that you didn't  
> learn on.
>
> I didn't learn both and am not fully aware of the subtle  
> differences between the two.  I do know that I was glad there was  
> an option because whatever the default value was didn't work well  
> for my sending style!  I found the menu option and it became just  
> as easy as sending with other electronic keyers that I was already  
> used to.
>
> Mark, NK8Q
>
>
>> From: n3drk <n3drk at triad.rr.com>
>> Date: Wed Jan 25 10:01:11 CST 2006
>> To: elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: [Elecraft] k2 iambic modes
>
>> Is the manual incorrect on the menu mode for Iambic? It lists  
>> Iambic A as
>> being the easier to operate. I believe it should state Iambic B.
>> 73s
>> john-n3drk
>>
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