Both.
I still have my Skilcraft straight key that I started with in 1958 as
a Novice. And added a Bencher BY-1 paddle a couple years ago (which
I am still getting used to using). Full disclosure is that I have
been off CW for several years (except for eme where I use a computer
to generate CW at 17wpm). I run the paddle in the slap mode as I
could not get comfortable with full iambic mode. "Old Dog - New
Toys". On 40m CW in the 1950's I could send perfect 18wpm with my
straight key.
73, Ed - KL7UW
PS: Nice 6m opening last night from Alaska to PNW.
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Message: 33
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 06:54:17 -0700
From: Alexey Kats <alexeyk...@gmail.com>
Subject: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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I apologize if my question is not related to elecraft products at all,
but I am simply curious... Of all fine folks using Elecraft
transceivers, do you still use straight keys or bugs? Or are you using
paddles and keyers all the time?
I am asking because so many times I am hearing almost the same code on
the air with only two things changing - timing between letters and
words and QRS/QRQ. Which usually means that people use paddles. So I
wonder, do people still use straight keys these days?
73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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