[Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

Mon Jun 27 20:07:34 EDT 2016

OR.. you could check into the cw practice net on 14.0625 at 2200z on Tues and Thurs followed immediately on 7.0625 about 2215 or so...

IF that is a bad time.. I'll meet you about any time.. to practice.... I can set up text tx.. or we can simply chat.. at

a speed just a tiny bit faster than you send.. so.. don't fudge.  See you then!

Have a great day,
--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

________________________________
From: Barry LaZar <k3ndm at comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 3:02 PM
To: Dave Fugleberg; Dale Putnam; Bill; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re[2]: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

I spent a lot of time this weekend copying CW operators who were superb
and a lot who barely know how to send. I was in the latter category and
quite oftenand  I would receive a QLF??. I built an accukeyer featured
in QST a lot of years ago and in a number of the ARRL Handbooks.

I bought a FYO paddle set which is what the Bencher looks like. I never
did use iambic sending, nor do I today. However, the result was no more
QLF?, and my fatigue level is much lower after a long weekend.

My point is you need to really practice to get good with a key so you
can be read. An electronic keyer, like in the Elecraft radios or a
Winkeyer used with a dual or single paddle set will really clean up your
sending and lessen your fatigue, even if you never use the iambic
features available.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

------ Original Message ------
From: "Dave Fugleberg" <dave.w0zf at gmail.com>
To: "Dale Putnam" <daleputnam at hotmail.com>; "Bill" <w2blc at nycap.rr.com>;
"elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: 6/27/2016 2:00:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

>One other thing to add for the original poster...
>Something that's really helped me is to use a program called Iambic
>Master
>to help me learn how to send well with paddles. It requires you to have
>a
>winkey-compatible keyer connected to a PC (I use a Microham unit).
>You plug your paddles into the keyer, and the program shows you an
>exchange, which you must 'send' properly before moving on. This showed
>me
>how truly awful my timing between words and letters was.
>On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 6:36 PM Dale Putnam <daleputnam at hotmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>  I have a J-38 from WWII.. original base, and very nice, with the
>>fabric
>>  covered cable, FS.
>>
>>  photos available too.
>>
>>  And I recommend it... SKCC #87  loves it.
>>
>>
>>  Have a great day,
>>  --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
>>
>>
>>
>>  ________________________________
>>  From: Elecraft <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Bill <
>>  w2blc at nycap.rr.com>
>>  Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 12:34 PM
>>  To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation
>>
>>  Long arm keys, typically those found in maritime service, are the
>>most
>>  pleasant of the straight keys to  use. They are expensive.
>>
>>  An inexpensive alternative is the Czech key seen at:
>>  http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/ has a nice feel also. They can be
[http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/images/P1000781b_opt.jpg]<http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/>

Czech Morse Keys - UV-3R<http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/>
www.uv3r.com
Czech army, military morse code key importers and Baofeng UV-3R suppliers

>>  [http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/images/P1000781b_opt.jpg]<
>>  http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/>
>>
>>  Czech Morse Keys - UV-3R<http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/>
>>  www.uv3r.com<http://www.uv3r.com>
>>  Czech army, military morse code key importers and Baofeng UV-3R
>>suppliers
>>
>>
>>
>>  found from $25 to $60 on the Internet. Their good action is due to
>>their
>>  folded long-arm design. I have one and it is my straight key of
>>preference.
>>
>>  If you go for a bug, nothing beats the VizBug at:
>>  http://vizkey.com/order.html#90degreevizbug    It is a small and very
>>  quiet bug (no thrashing machine noises).
>>
>>  I have a Vibroplex single lever paddle that I have been using since
>>the
>>  early 60s. Perfect for a normal keyer (don't care much for the one in
>>  the K3).
>>
>>  I have never used a two paddle anything - so no comments about them.
>>
>>  Want to learn more about keys and CW operation in general? Take a
>>look
>>  at: http://radiotelegraphy.net/
>>
>>  I have no business interests in any of the above and really don't
>>care
>>  if you choose an Amplidan or just tap two bare wires together - both
>>of
>>  which will get the same job done.
>>
>>  Bill W2BLC K-Line
>>
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