[Elecraft] Off-Topic - Straight-key speed cpontrol

[David Cutter]

"The elbow should rest on the desk and the fingers on the key's knob. "

I couldn't disagree more!  I have always taught as I was taught that the key 
is at the edge of the desk and no part of your body touches the desk, except 
perhaps the other hand.  The forearm should be horizontal, sit up straight 
and relax the shoulders.  It's very similar to typing.  The telegraphers of 
old had to send for hours and this is the way they did it; I was one once.

73

David
G3UNA



> If you have trouble holding a steady sending speed
> try tapping a heel or toe, as if you are a musician.
>
> And, the should-be-obvious .... -don't- lay your arm
> on the desk and only use your wrist to send.  The
> elbow should rest on the desk and the fingers on
> the key's knob.  The wrist acts as a "spring" or
> "damper".
>
> 73! Ken - K0PP