[Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

[Eric Norris]

I agree, straight key first--unless you have tendon or other issues in your hand/wrist/arm--in which case go to paddles.  I can't use a straight key any more for more than 20 minutes without a lot of pain.

Have fun!  Oh, one more thing--there are fewer lids, asholes, and many more superb ops and just plain interesting people on CW :-)

73

Eric WD6DBM

GRANT YOUNGMAN <nq5t at tx.rr.com> wrote:

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>> A straight key ... any quality straight key.  Don't move to
>> paddles or a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing.
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>I have to agree.  Straight key first, without question.  VIbroplex, J-38,  yada yada, just about anything that is a decent key.  Many to choose from.  Learn the code and most importantly GOOD timing.  Get your speed up.  Then worry about a bug or single/dual lever paddles and the different keyer modes, and don’t be in a hurry to move to something glitzy.
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>Grant NQ5T
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