[Elecraft] Bug simulator

[Vic K2VCO]

Don Brown wrote:

> This should make the K2 
> keyer work exactly like a bug. Just a thought. I have not tried it but it 
> looks like it would work.

I've never tried this sort of thing, although some other keyers have an 
explictly selectable 'bug mode'.  However, I doubt that it would sound 
like a real mechanical bug properly used.  I think the rhythm that is so 
pleasing in good bug sending comes from the interaction of the sender's 
fingers with the massive lever swinging back and forth over a large 
distance and against strong spring tension (all of the above relative to 
a keyer paddle, of course).  Bug sending is more than just manually made 
dashes.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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