[Elecraft] Vibroplex - seen on ABC Pan Am (OT)

[Lee Herbst]

Thank you for pointing out the archive. I have read through all of
this thread and I understand what you are saying. However, I stand by
my original words. Please don't take me the wrong way, I am not angry,
just disappointed that some hams would refuse to answer a sloppy CQ. I
guess, realistically, this has been that way for a very long time. I
just hope those are in the minority.

And thank you, I look forward to getting back on the air.

73,

Lee


On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Mike Morrow <kk5f at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Lee wrote:
>
>> I have just signed up to this list, so I have not seen this whole
>> thread, but I have to say that I am disapointed with what I am
>> hearing.  I agree that hams should take pride in their sending, but I
>> also believe that hams should encourage new hams by helping them out,
>> not by shunning them just because their code is sloppy.
>
> Relax, Lee.  Relax.
>
> This is a classic case of one's needing to read all of the thread
> before getting bent out of shape.  The thread discussed in the main
> the difficulties and "distinctive" Morse telegraphy that sometimes results
> from use of a mechanical bug, like the classic Vibroplex keys.  The
> "interesting" Morse styles that may result from such key use is often
> attributed to those having long and sometimes professional experience
> as a Morse operator.  This is a topic that has been discussed by operators
> ever since bugs appeared more than 100 years ago (see the reference
> in one post to a **1964** QST article).  New operators were not once,
> even in passing, a part or subject of this discussion.
>
> The list archives may always be reviewed in order to properly analyze
> the content of a thread.  See http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft .
>
>> I know I wasn't perfect when I first put my hand to the key and I
>> would bet that most of you were not either. I wonder how many abandoned
>> the hobby because nobody would answer their CQ.
>
> Back in the days when Morse testing was required, most classes held by
> ham clubs tried to get students ready **only** to pass the five wpm
> copy test.  These classes invariably turned out hams who had no capability
> to send at any speed Morse that could be deciphered.  The only real
> corrective measure required student work with an "Elmer" with some
> patience.  Sending **good** Morse is always more difficult than reading
> good Morse.
>
>> Lee
>> Currently Expired (was N4RKI)
>
> Welcome back, Lee.  73,
>
> Mike / KK5F
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