[Fists] More questions on sending.

[John]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Shrader" <W1MCE at comcast.net>
To: "FISTS" <fists at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Fists] More questions on sending.


> Sending CC's may delay your post. If you feel that your post needs to go 
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>
>
> I used a hand key from 1955 through 1965.
>
> I used a bug from 1965 through 2000 and absolutely loved it! The timing, 
> the rhythm, the control was beautiful! [25 wpm was super easy!]
>
> I bought an ICOM 746 in 2000 and 'upgraded' to a paddle and the internal 
> keyer. What a disaster!! After 35 years with a bug the keyer was 
> impossible! I took me almost a year to be able to send 15 wpm basically 
> error free.
>
> It is almost seven years later and I am not comfortable with a 
> paddle/keyer combination. I don't think I'd go back to a bug, but the 
> keyer is tough!
>
> /s/ DD W1MCE

I don't get it. If you enjoyed the bug and used it more effectively what 
would hold you back from using it again?

John, ks4xn