Re: Topband: CW PADDLE AND LOSING SENSATION IN ONE'S FINGERS

2018-10-27 Thread Mike Waters
I have one of those. That might work. But it's iambic rather than what John is used to. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Sat, Oct 27, 2018, 5:45 PM Dale Putnam wrote: > How about the Heathkit TOUCH KEYER... > it is heavy, keys about anything, has touch paddles, and a side tone, and > memory. > > > Hav

Re: Topband: CW PADDLE AND LOSING SENSATION IN ONE'S FINGERS

2018-10-27 Thread Dale Putnam
How about the Heathkit TOUCH KEYER... it is heavy, keys about anything, has touch paddles, and a side tone, and memory. Have a great day, Dale - WC7S in Wy "Actions speak louder than words" From: Topband on behalf of Mike Waters Sent: Saturday, October 27,

Re: Topband: CW PADDLE AND LOSING SENSATION IN ONE'S FINGERS

2018-10-27 Thread Mike Waters
Hello John, How about that when the key contacts are closed: 1. A small magnetic solenoid pushes against another part of your body (such as your other hand)? 2. A mechanical device connected to the key (such as a small flexible plastic or metal cable-and-pulley arrangement) does the same? 73, Mi

Re: Topband: CW PADDLE AND LOSING SENSATION IN ONE'S FINGERS

2018-10-27 Thread CUTTER DAVID via Topband
I wonder if touch-sensitive paddles might suit better. I don't like them but you never know. David G3UNA-G6CP > > On 27 October 2018 at 19:08 John Randall via Topband > wrote: > > I have moved home now and am awaiting planning permission to erect some > poles in the garden, but whi

Topband: CW PADDLE AND LOSING SENSATION IN ONE'S FINGERS

2018-10-27 Thread John Randall via Topband
I have moved home now and am awaiting planning permission to erect some poles in the garden, but while I wait, I am wondering if there is anyone doing cw with no grip in their hands or items just slip out of their fingers and how the manage with a paddle key. Now I know many use automated cw sof