[Elecraft] "Standard" paddle settings

[Doug Person]

I've been operating left-handed with dots on the fore-finger since the 
early 60's when my dad built a tube based Heathkit keyer. I can 
comfortably send 25 WPM without even thinking about what my fingers are 
doing.  I'm sure there's a point to encouraging newbies to learn the 
"right" way.  But in the long run I don't see how it makes any 
difference for an amateur operator.

I've actually never thought about trying to send with my right hand.  
This seems like an idea with real merit.  Not having to drop the pencil 
to send and being able to make notes with my hand on the key...  I'll 
have to try this.  I have no trouble  with the frets on a guitar with my 
right hand.  So any of you here my call on 20 sending at 8 WPM it will 
be me sending with my right hand!

(Hmmm.  Wonder if I can bowl with my right hand....)

73, Doug -- K0DXV
 
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Why is that the 'only' correct way?
> I would have thought the correct way, if not using a bug, is what  
> feels most natural to the user?
> Is there something about using a thumb for dots that makes it feel  
> more comfortable?
> 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
>