[W3GV] Morse code keys

[Craig Hill]

I could never retrain myself to use an Iambic keyer.  I still use my Iambic 
as what we used to call an automatic keyer - push one side for a series of 
dots and the other side for a series of dashes.  When I operate from the 
little country of Jersey I use a logging program to send CW.  The problem I 
had with a bug was it produced dots mechanically.  I really didn't think 
anyone still used a bug.  I have one here at the station along with a hand 
key.  I was going to send them to a museum in California.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Buddy Brannan
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:27 AM
To: Radio Association of Erie (PA)
Subject: Re: [W3GV] Morse code keys

Who still uses a bug?

ME!!!!

I have four of them, ironically perhaps, none of them is a Vibroplex.

I, for one, never got the hang of iambic keyers. Bugs, straight keys, even a 
single lever paddle, yes.

SKCC, anyone?
http://www.skccgroup.com

(BTW, if you want a straight key, look for the Czech military keys. Love 
mine!)

--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: 814-860-3194
Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: buddy at brannan.name




> On May 25, 2016, at 8:55 AM, Craig Hill <crahill at roadrunner.com> wrote:
>
> Who still uses a bug?  I used one back in the 60s, but keyers have pretty 
> much replaced bugs.  I know of no one who still can use one.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: John Lindvay
> Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 11:43 AM
> To: RAE Newagroup
> Subject: [W3GV] Morse code keys
>
> The club house needs Morse code keys.  Straight keys, paddles with or
> without keyers or bugs would be appreciated.  If you have a spare one
> consider donating it to the RAE
>
>
>
> John Lindvay WB3IFD
>
> jlindvay at msn.com
>
> 814-455-1061 (h)
>
> 814-490-0253 (c)
>
>
>
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