Linda, my personal opinion is that a straight key is best to learn on.  My
opinion as an audiologist is that your implant will be able to handle a straight
key better if you want immediate feedback as to your keying.

Tom


Tom Brennan  KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html

On Fri, 27 May 2016, Linda C Knight wrote:

> Date: Fri, 27 May 2016 10:59:53 -0400
> From: Linda C Knight <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: the code.
>
> Hi all,
>
> I would like to learn the code.
>
> I have the farneworth method, (i am sure i didn=E2=80=99t spell that =
> right, and what I am wondering is would having a keyer help? What i was =
> thinking was practicing without it  being connected would be a good way =
> to work with it. I have the cochlear implants. They work very will.
>
> Thanks for any tips.
> Hugs and 73
> Linda C Knight=20
> With Sweet Gentle Ben,=20
> HamRadiooperator CallSign: KK4HRG
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