You'll find lots of support too, Bill. Just not so vocal here, I guess. A long time ago I suggested a "bug mode" in the Elecraft keyers. That would provide automatic dits like a bug but manual dashes: as long as the dash paddle was closed the rig would be keyed. I wanted it not so much to alter the timing (although I use the telegraph long dash for a zero which can't be done correctly on a keyer) but I find my bug timing suffers if I use a keyer. I quickly "forget" how to time CW properly if the keyer does it for me.
Actually, that can be achieved on the K2 with some diodes to fool the keyer into thinking a straight key is connected to the input when the dash lever is pressed. But I was looking for a method that didn't involve outboard parts. I enjoy the sound of a straight key, either a hand pump or a bug. I liken a swing to an "accent". Sometimes a little swing provides character to the sound that I find delightful to hear. But such a swing is not consistent, any more than a speaker with an accent pronounces a syllable consistently in every word. Just tuning across the bands, I have noticed that the most pleasant sounding (to me) fists usually turn out to be bugs or straight keys. But there are many Hams who have a very difficult time copying CW that isn't "machine perfect". For them, any swing or variation in timing seems to be frustrating beyond words. I'm sure there are many who are unhappy with my "fist". We Hams are a disparate bunch. Let the good times roll... Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill W5WVO Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 8:19 AM To: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CW feature: Swing? Well, lots of replies, both public and private. By overwhelming preponderance, the opinion of the Elecraft community is... AAAAAAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!! (retch, heave) Just forget I brought it, please... ;-) Bill W5WVO _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
