[Elecraft] What key?

[Ken G Kopp]

Blond, brunett, redhead.......

Chevy,  Ford, Plymouth .......

It's mostly a matter of personal preference,  but until you "know" CW,
you're not likely to be qualified to know what you like.

If you want a paddle, the Benchers are very good.  There isn't as wide a
choice in straight keys.

If you have ample funds Google N3ZN Keys.  I have one of Tony's
straight keys and one of his paddles.
They're both wonderful.

Many are fond of the Begali line of keys.

73

Ken - K0PP
On Nov 30, 2014 8:27 PM, "Tom Blahovici" <tomb18 at videotron.ca> wrote:

> Ok
> So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best key
> to start with?
> With the k3 of course.
>
> On Nov 30, 2014 10:04 PM, Ray Sills <raysills3 at verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> > And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language.  Even
> > if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX
> > operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH,
> > name, WX, RST.  And when it's a DX station running... well, all you
> > get is your call and report (5nn).   Many DX operators know enough
> > English to do the same in voice, but not all.  CW fills in that gap.
> >
> > 73 de Ray
> > K2ULR
> > KX3 #211
> >
> >
> > On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote:
> >
> > > If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible:
> > >
> > > 1. Learn enough CW to do basic  exchanges.
> > > Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing
> > > it.
> > > 2. Get on 30 meters.  Other countries have not abandoned CW
> > > like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station.
> > >
> > >  You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide.
> > > No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups.
> > >
> > >
> > > Leroy AB7CE
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote:
> > >> Hi
> > >> Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've
> > >> been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the
> > >> K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only
> > >> know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been
> > >> on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'.
> > >> Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs
> > >> from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me
> > >> to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes
> > >> around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast.
> > >> 73's Tom
> > >> va2fsq.com
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