Got started in 1956 as a novice using a mil surplus straight key (J-47 if I recall correctly - its around here someplace. ) Then as a general got a Lightning Bug for Christmas and used that for 2-3 decades. Then purchased a new one about 20 years ago and still use it, but less since I received a plug-in keyboard keyer (with memories) from a ham friend.
Made many terrific bug qsos over the years, some lasting 1-2-3 hours. One with a VE3 about 7-8 years ago that ran til 3:30am. We kept hitting on new topics that we both had in common. Used to work F5IN into his mid 90s. And a ZS and a 9J2 in their late 80s. Bugs attract bugs. Im 90% cw ( no digital) these days, on 160-6m, and chasing the final 9 DX entities. now that we put 3Y0J in the log on 30m cw at 2:30 am a few months ago. Bob -----------------------------------------From: topband-requ...@contesting.com To: topband@contesting.com Cc: Sent: Saturday July 1 2023 12:00:45PM Subject: Topband Digest, Vol 247, Issue 1 Send Topband mailing list submissions to topband@contesting.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/topband /> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to topband-requ...@contesting.com You can reach the person managing the list at topband-ow...@contesting.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Topband digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: CW rhythm, swing, speed (Jim Brown) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:22:33 -0700 From: Jim Brown To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: CW rhythm, swing, speed Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed On 6/30/2023 2:48 AM, Roger Kennedy wrote: > I reluctantly changed over to an Electronic keyer about 5 years ago In the '50s, I used a Vibroplex that a cousin had used in the Navy. I switched cold turkey in the late '60s. 73, Jim K9YC ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ Topband mailing list Topband@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/topband /> ------------------------------ End of Topband Digest, Vol 247, Issue 1 *************************************** _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector