If I had to use a straight key, I would give up CW entirely. I went right to paddles and a keyer. I have about 20 various CW capable radios, every one of them has a built in keyer Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing?
Leroy AB7CE -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GRANT YOUNGMAN Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 9:11 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest > > A straight key ... any quality straight key. Don't move to paddles or > a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing. > I have to agree. Straight key first, without question. VIbroplex, J-38, yada yada, just about anything that is a decent key. Many to choose from. Learn the code and most importantly GOOD timing. Get your speed up. Then worry about a bug or single/dual lever paddles and the different keyer modes, and don’t be in a hurry to move to something glitzy. Grant NQ5T ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com