[Elecraft] Elecraft] kxpd3 question

[Edward R Cole]

I've not been active with  CW since my Novice years but distinctly 
recall those with swinging gaits to their sending.  If you are 
musically oriented its an easy thing to slip into.

I haven't tried using a straight key since having my right hand 
forefinger shortened (partial amputation early Sept.) but think I 
will be OK with the straight key.  Paddle NO; my middle finger 
coordination is not anywhere what had with my forefinger:  Try 
clicking left mouse button with middle finger!  learning how to write 
with pen and pencil all over again (or make believe I am a doctor 
writing prescriptions scribble).  No more gun shooting with missing 
trigger finger.  Soldering seems to be OK as I always held parts with 
left hand.

So (probably) I will resort to keyboard sending CW.  For CW-eme I can 
have common scripts prerecorded for push button send.  But typing on 
querty keyboard with one finger missing is another challenge.  E-mail 
is a good training tool, as I can correct errors before sending.

Left hand sending - Ha Ha  I  am having to do things that require 
strength left handed (pressing spray can buttons).  No strength in 
middle finger (only good for Italian hand signals-capice?).

73, Ed - KL7U
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