I agree. I started on paddles and used them for four years before I ever
tried a straight key. By then the rhythm of the code was built in so
using the key was simple. But I could only send for ten minutes or so
before noticing how hard it was. I think I could run a key for a few
hours but why when I can use paddles instead?
Kevin. KD5ONS
On Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:31:10 -0700, VE3GAM Allen McRorie
<ve3...@rogers.com> wrote:
> after having operated both a straight key and a paddle,
> I'm not really sure that the two are comparable
>
> I don't think being able to send using a straight key does
> anything to help you send better than using a paddle, but
> using a paddle is much easier to me than using a straight key and
> if you take nostalgia out of it, I would think starting with
> a paddle is what I would recommend to anyone just
> starting out. I just don't understand the fascination with
> straight keys, they are hard to use and tiring if you don't
> use them correctly
>
> anyway my .02 cents worth
>
> al ve3gam
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