A side swiper is like a bug, but without the weighted side that makes the 
dots.  In other words, you can make one by connecting both sides of a keyer 
paddle together, and then hooking it up like a straight key.  So it can be 
thought of as a side-to-side straight key.  I've also heard of folks using 
two straight keys, one for each hand.  I prefer a bug myself.  I use a 
Vibroplex Original.
--
Jim, ke5al
-----Original Message----- 
From: Matthew Chao
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 9:38 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Query on CW Designation

I know what a bug is, but what's a sideswiper?  Also, are there still
keyboards that can be plugged into the keyer circuit of my TS480SAT
so I can just type the letters?  Saw one at a Field Day many years
ago.  It was similar to a typewriter keyboard, and the guy would just
type away.  You'd hear the sidetone, and could adjust the sending
rate.  If they still exist, might want one of these, as my wrist gets
tired tapping away at the straight key.--Matt, N1IBB.

At 10:18 AM 6/26/2015 -0400, you wrote:
>Yes! It's the Straight Key Century Clubc
>http://www.skccgroup.com
>
>Bunch of guys/gals who use straight keys, sideswipers, and bugs.
>
>--
>Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV SKCC #8549 - Erie, PA
>Phone: 814-860-3194
>Mobile: 814-431-0962
>Email: [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 26, 2015, at 10:00 AM, Matthew Chao <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, Folks.  I was tuning around on 20 meters when I heard a CQ,
> > followed by SKCC, then the usual "de" and the callsign.  Anyone know
> > what skcc means?  Thanks.--Matt, N1IBB.
> > 


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