>> >> The technique I developed was to >> 1. Always squeeze _both_ keys for dashes; if I was a bit late getting >> the dash paddle closed, the logic turned the dot into a dash (as long as >> the dot hadn't finished, of course.) >> 2. If dots followed dashes, just simply let loose of the right paddle. >> 3. A string of dots would turn into dashes simply by squeezing both >> paddles together. >> >> I could send good CW at fairly-respectable speeds, and was happy. For >> decades ... until I got the K2 and the K3. > > Not sure the K3 or any modern keyer can do that. Possibly a new market > if you're good at electronics design and marketing?
The K1EL WinKey and K12 keyers will do this if the user selects "Ultimatic" mode with dah (dash) priority. WinKey can be driven by a computer (serial input) for most logging/contest programs while the K12 is a stand alone keyer chip. See: www.k1el.com 73, ... Joe, W4TV ______________________________________________________________ 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