[W3GV] Morse code keys

[Buddy Brannan]

Ooh no, don't do that!! Bugs are fun! 

Re ultimatic keying: that's howI use a dual lever paddle as well, when I use one, which is nearly never. Of course, I'm amused by using a bug with my KX3, just because it's funny to use a key that's heavier than the radio to which it's connected. Of course, it's all kind of moot at the moment, as I haven't been terribly active the past few months anyway. 

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




> On May 25, 2016, at 9:37 AM, Craig Hill <crahill at roadrunner.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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