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

[drewko]

On Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:10:05 -0700, Dave W7AQK wrote:

>Hi All,
>
>May I offer another suggestion?  First of all, I tend to agree with those 
>who say the forearm should be supported by the table, with the upper arm 
>vertical.  Seems to me that not supporting the arm with the table would 
>substantially add to the probability of fatigue.

Have to disagree here... Arm-off-the-table works fine for me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-JkkkKGUHM&fmt=18

I can do this all day...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SythbsvxZfA&fmt=18

Even the worst key is useable (but I wouldn't recommend it)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSSAGY_L6YE&fmt=18

I think maintaining a loose "linkage" in the wrist, elbow and shoulder
really helps to relax. I like to fidgit around a bit  while sending
CW; can't do that with my arm glued to the table. YMMV, of course!
Whatever works best for you.

73,
Drew
AF2Z