[High-Speed-CW] Best type of paddle/electronics for high speed
Paul F. Sehorne
paul at sehorne.org
Sun Aug 27 16:28:32 EDT 2006
Is there any consensus among the high-speed group as to the best
paddle/keyer types; i.e., dual-lever, single-lever, bug, no keyer,
iambic, etc.?
I saw at MorseExpress <http://www.mtech.whsites.net/schurr/> a reference
"...the Einhebel is possibly the very best single-lever paddle in the
world. Designed specifically for European-style high speed
operation,...". Since there is a high percentage of European callsigns
on the HSC, VHSC, SHSC, and EHSC I'm wondering if there is a common
thread regarding hardware/electronics.
I've been a ham for many years, have always liked CW, but have never
gotten serious about high speed until recently. Whatever advice you can
give me, particularly regarding keys, bugs, paddles, etc. will be much
appreciated. I can copy individual characters sent at (Farnsworth) 40
wpm character speed and 5 to 10 wpm text speed almost 100%, only having
a problem distinguishing between S and H, and H and 5, and a couple of
others that have three or four dits in a row, like V and 4). I can also
copy W1AW code practice at 18 wpm 100% and decreasing from there to
about 75% copy at 25 wpm.
Thanks,
Paul, WI5F
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