I just discovered another neat thing about sending cq dx via macros. While
my K42 is sending cq dx, I can feel the exhaust heat from my Henry 5K
Classic getting hotter and hotter as the string is automatically being sent
without my atttention. The pair of 3CX1200A7's sure get warm when I am
putting out lots of goo; somewhere about 1500W, HiHi.
Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2014 9:47 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: On the air with keyboard for CW
Alan,
Glad to hear you're up and running. Since I started using a keyboard for Cw
7 or 8 years ago, my Cw activity has increased dramatically. This is mainly
because the board allows me to send for long periods without fatigue and, as
Alan says, without errors. CW rag chewing is one my favorite ham radio
activities. And these days, there are numerous options for using a keyboard
for CW. I especially like the type-ahead buffer which allows me to type at
my normal speed and just let the buffer take care of the code. At first, I
thought I'd be too distracted by the sidetone to be able to concentrate on
what I was typing but, at least for me, this has proven not to be the case.
One of these days, I need to become proficient in contest logging so I can
offer my services to some club which needs a Field Day CW op. i'm encouraged
by several on this list who have already done so. 73. lou WA3MIX
Lou Kolb
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2014 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: On the air with keyboard for CW
> Alan:
>
> About a year or so ago, thanks to encouragement and elmering from Lou and
> others on the list, I tried my hand at sending CW via the keyboard using
> the
> function in the N3FJP A C Log program.
>
> While I was able to get things going, I somehow just didn't feel totally
> comfortable sending CW that way, and have reverted back to the paddle
> which
> I'm much better at.
>
> However, I've not totally discounted the method, and plan to give it
> another
> try one of these days.
>
> I think keyboard sending is actually a great tool for those who, for
> whatever reason, are unable to use paddles, a bug, or the straight key
> effectively.
>
> Please continue to let us know how it goes.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Alan R. Downing
> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2014 11:27 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: On the air with keyboard for CW
>
> I finally got my K1EL K42 keyer and a keyboard for sending CW. Frankly I
> would prefer to use my Begali paddle, but because my fingers are shaky
> from
> several years of taking massive doses of narcotics for pain control, I was
> sending more errors than I was comfortable with. This way I can send all
> the CW I want without sending error-filled code. So far I'd say this has
> been a successful exercise, and the K42 is everything I need.
>
>
>
> 73
>
>
>
>
>
> Alan R. Downing
>
> Phoenix, AZ
>
>
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