There are lots of computer software programs out there Fredrick and even MFJ
sells a little box that you plug a keyboard into. It will take a key, too,
for using it as a keyer instead. They work great.
Phil.
K0NX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frederick" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 8:02 AM
Subject: Re: Fast Long Lasting Keyboard
> Hi
>
> Even though I past my 20 word per minute code for my Extra years ago
and
> have sent and received code at far higher speeds than that, I have always
> been fascinated with the idea of sending and receiving code by computer. I
> haven't read most of this thread but if there was an accessible way for
the
> blind to do this I would be very interested! I have always been a strait
key
> man myself.
> God bless,
> Mark WZ0K
> God loves you!
> My personal prayer book.
> Add your prayer or pray for others at the following link.
>
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>
> http://lists.topica.com/lists/funhamradio.
> http://groups.google.com/group/funhamradio-list
>
> http://funhamradio.bloki.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan Eickmeier" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 3:10 AM
> Subject: Re: Fast Long Lasting Keyboard
>
>
> >I agree Brian. Even though there may be software out there to send cw
> >with
> > a keyboard, I'd much rather do it with a set of paddles. I've got a set
> > of
> > bencher paddles on my ts 570 here, and would never send cw any other way
> > 73
> > Dan in Brantford, Ontario Canada.
> > Amateur radio station VA3ETS
> > EchoLink node number:6165
> > MSN or email: [log in to unmask]
> > Skype: VA3ETS
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > On Behalf Of K5IN
> > Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 01:49
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Fast Long Lasting Keyboard
> >
> > Wow,
> >
> > Last I knew I used a set of paddles for my CW. I don't care about the
> > topic
> > at hand necessarily but there is lots of stuff on this list that is way
> > out
> > there and off topic.
> >
> > I took a brief, several week break from this list and came back just in
> > time
> > for the talking volt meter to arrive on the scene. I figure I can hit
the
> > delete key many many times a day and until or unless there is a nugget
of
> > gold found will continue to do so. The things like the talking volt
meter
> > keep me around otherwise it would be no problem with the digital door
> > hitting me on the way out!
> >
> > Keep up the attitude... and remember, CW is done with a straight key or
> > set
> > of paddles not a key board if you are a real ham! Plus you can always
> > program the radio with or without the computer, as it is a personal
> > preference issue.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Phil Scovell" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 4:46 PM
> > Subject: Fast Long Lasting Keyboard
> >
> >
> >> No, this has nothing to do with ham radio, unless, of course, you are
> >> a ham, own a computer, use a keyboard, and also use a keyboard to
> >> program your radio and send CW. Otherwise, it isn't ham radio at all
> >> related so those of you that don't appreciate the information, because
> >> it isn't ham related, can unsubscribe now and we won't miss you at
> >> all. Don't let the door hit you in the butt on the way out either.
> >>
> >> Phil.
> >> K0NX
> >>
> >>
> >> My wife and I go through keyboards like nothing. We have hunted for a
> >> good, long lasting, production type keyboard for years and finally
> >> found one. We tried the key click style and brand and liked them and
> >> used them for years, off and on, but then they became very difficult
> >> to find. Plus, after maybe six months of use, the control keys often
> >> began to stick.
> >>
> >> The other day, my oldest son found a keyboard that Sandy first
> >> purchased and tried and then we ordered a second for me. Sandy, as
> >> some of you know, is a production typist as a medical transcriptionist
> >> and has been typing for 38 years. She wears out the standard keyboard
> >> you get with your computer within six months. Additionally, her hands
> >> begin to ache and this new keyboard seems to have eliminated that.
> >> this new keyboard doesn't have the letters and numbers printed on the
> >> keys so if you are a hunt and peck typist, forget it. They sell for
> >> 69 and 89 dollars plus shipping. Two day air runs about 18 bucks
> >> additional. They are USB keyboards but you can purchase, at just bout
> >> any computer store, a USB adapter the converts it into the standard
> >> IBM small barrel type connector and plug it right back into where your
> >> old keyboard was originally. That's if you don't have a USB port.
> >>
> >> The keys are very light to touch. The minute I began using mine
> >> today, I realize I was typing much faster because you simply don't
> >> have to press hard for the keys to make contact. According to their
> >> website, and this sounds about right in product usage, the average
> >> keyboard will stand about 10 to 15 million keystrokes.
> >> I'd like to see that, though. This keyboard, they claim will run 50
> >> million keystrokes and 80,000 hours of use. The backslash is also
> >> just above the enter key so your little finger can tap it without your
> >> hand leaving the home keys. Speaking of home keys, the F and J keys
> >> have no markings on them but are curved and deeper than all the rest
> >> of the keys found on the keyboard so going directly to the home keys
> >> is no problem. I have had problems for years with my right hand
> >> hurting after typing for very long. This keyboard is so easy to type
> >> on, my right hand doesn't seem to care about it at all. For complete
> >> details go to:
> >>
> >> www.daskeyboard.com
> >>
> >> and read more about it. No, I'm not selling them nor making any money
> >> off of them but if I could, I would. I just thought some of you might
> >> like to know about them.
> >>
> >> Phil.
> >>
> >> The Zenith Tube Website
> >> www.RedWhiteAndBlue.org
> >
> >
>
>
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