David,
I'm using the K42, It's a stand-alone keyer that will accept both paddles
and a keyboard. I'm primarily a CW rag chewer so I love to cruise along with
the board. It prevents arm fatigue and let's me just enjoy the music of
Morse. 73. Lou WA3MIX
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David W Wood" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 3:26 AM
Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
> Hi!
>
> Which key do you use?
>
> I use the Winkey 2 in conjunction with N1MM+ and, now, N3FJP, with ease!
>
> 73
>
> David W Wood
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 12:41 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
>
> Steve,
>
> One slight correction, the Win-key is made by K1EL. For those not familiar
> with him, he makes a variety of keyers and interfaces. The Win-key is
> probably his most popular device. His web site is worth a look if you're
> at
> all interested in CW.
>
> www.k1el.com
>
> I use one of his other keyers and am delighted with it. 73. Lou WA3MIX
> Lou Kolb
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 3:55 PM
> Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
>
>
>> Ron,
>>
>> I use the Writelog contesting software connected via a Winkeyer USB by
>> K1LK. I also have AC Log set up with the winkeyer, but really don't
>> use that software much. More like a catch-all for contest log files.
>>
>> I know that in Writelog alt-k will put you into keyboard mode to type
>> and send. Perhaps one of the others more familiar with AC Log can
>> comment if something similar exists in that software. I would be
>> surprised if it doesn't have some way of doing keyboard CW and not just
>> pre-programmed messages for contests.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>> On 2/20/2016 3:47 PM, Dr. Ronald E. Milliman wrote:
>>> Steve, what logging software are you using for sending your CW? That is
>>> one
>>> thing I liked about Remotehams is that I could use my keyboard and type
>>> 50
>>> or 60 WPM and the CW would go out at whatever rate the rig was set for.
>>> I
>>> could type out my reply and then, just sit back and listen to the rig
>>> send
>>> it out, probably like you do with your program!
>>>
>>> I enjoy using a single lever paddle connected to my keyer in my TS-590.
>>> However, I sure enjoy using the keyboard too.
>>>
>>> Ron, K8HSY
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
>>> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 2:26 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
>>>
>>> Ron,
>>>
>>> This makes me cringe. I've made a serious effort ober the past 2 years
>>> to
>>> improve my CW contest skills. I'm still playing in the boy's
>>> department,
>>> but an e-mail like that would have pissed me off big time.
>>>
>>>
>>> I've never got the hang of using a paddle, so I do my CW contesting
>>> and DXing with the automated CW through the logging software. Press a
>>> key and send the pre-programmed message at whatever speed you want.
>>>
>>> Whatever you do, have fun. It's just a hobby and contests are just a
>>> game.
>>>
>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2/20/2016 2:49 PM, Dr. Ronald E. Milliman wrote:
>>>> Regarding the CW activity this weekend, I am stuck with this old, but
>>>> goody, World War II straight key, and no way can I send 30 or 35 wpm
>>>> with it, and nobody will give me the time of day stumbling along at 15
>>>> wpm!! You guys won't believe me about this, but honestly, I even
>>>> received an email message from a station who told me to stay off the
>>>> bands if I couldn't run with the big boys at least 30 wpm. My paddle
>>>> went to Heaven with Justice Antonin Scalia, and I am trying to do my
>>>> best with this straight key. It is the key I started with way back in
>>>> my Novice days in 1957, and it is still a super fantastic key, but it
>>>> doesn't go like my paddle did! <lol> Plus, these old hands aren't as
>>>> fast
>>> and coordinated as they were when I was a teenager!
>>>>
>>>> Ron, K8HSY
>>>>
>>>
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