[High-Speed-CW] Best type of paddle/electronics for high speed

[Hank Kohl K8DD]

Paul F. Sehorne wrote:
> Barry and Hank,
> Thanks for your suggestions.
>
> What do you think about Iambic Mode A vs Mode B?
Hmmm ...... This probably goes back to the question of best paddle, 
radio, etc.  I think I like mode B - to me it sometimes depends on the 
keyer to a certain extent.
> I really like the Brass Racer, 
I tried a Brass Racer and didn't like it, but that was back when I was 
still slapping the paddle in bug style.
> but I'm also interested in the CWTouchKeyer to see what it feels like 
> to eliminate the mechanical feel/click altogether.  
Now that I have learned to use a bug without slapping it I might like 
the Brass Racer.  IMHO if you feel or hear a click from your paddle, it 
is not adjusted right.  I like the wider paddle spacing, but a fairly 
light touch (as opposed to the "breath on it and it makes contact"). 
> Not having experience with a wide variety of paddles and having never 
> used a bug at all, I just looking for advice from those of you with 
> more experience.
>
> Maybe you will be hearing me on the air sometime in the next few 
> weeks.  Right now I am knocking off the dust practicing with the 
> MFJ-418, W1AW code practice transmissions, and listening to on-the-air 
> high speed QSOs.
I'll listen for you ..... When I'm in the shack I usually listen around 
7030 for familiar calls or a fist that says "copy me, copy me!" and most 
evenings I'd rather just sit there, leaning back and copying a station 
that I can just barely keep up with - much better than TV!

73    Hank    K8DD
>
> Thanks again,
> Paul, WI5F