Hi Mike - Yes, exactly right.  My hacksaw blade paddle is also for an electronic keyer only, not a "cootie".  didididi didit !
Thanks, 
Tim
N6CC

On Thu, Jul 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM Mike Feher <n4fs@eozinc.com> wrote:

Tim –

 

Not a big deal, but Breck’s homebrew key is a paddle for an electronic keyer. A cootie/sideswiper only has two contacts and you make both the dits and dahs manually. 73 – Mike

 

Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell NJ 07731

908-902-3831

 

From: mrca-bounces@mailman.qth.net <mrca-bounces@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: Thursday, July 3, 2025 3:14 PM
To: MRCA <mrca@mailman.qth.net>; B Smith <smithab11@comcast.net>; Jason WA6BBQ <w6iee.73@gmail.com>
Subject: [MRCA] Military Clock mod

 

Hi Guys - Nice clock Breck! (Not to steal the thread but nice Cootie key too BTW!)

 

Tim

N6CC

 


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