I started listening to Cw seriously in 1968.  At that time there were a good 
number of bugs and straight keys but plenty of keyers as well.  I think that 
trend started in the early 60s especially when Halicrafters started 
manufacturing the T O keyer.
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From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 3:36 PM
Subject: Fwd: Side Tone Strangeness


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>> From: Michael Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
>> Date: 22 January, 2013 5:02:17 PM NST
>> To: Michael Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Side Tone Strangeness
>>
>> Hi All:
>>
>> I don't think there are many on this list who have any familiarity with 
>> the FT-102 but maybe those with experiences with hybrid transceivers from 
>> the mid 80s have experienced this problem and can advise.
>> I seem to be having what sounds like 2 side tones coming from the speaker 
>> when I have the Moni on and the volume of the keyer turned all the way 
>> down, when keying in CW with my keyer.
>> However, when I turn the vox-gain control all the way to the left and my 
>> keyer's volume control down, the tone is normal through the speaker and 
>> headphones when connected.
>> When I turn the vox-gain up to key the rig though, then I get the 2 side 
>> tones. Straight key operation is normal.
>> I'm kind of thinking that back in the hay day of the rig, CW was mostly 
>> operated with straight keys and bugs, not allot of external electronic 
>> keyers and maybe should just turn the Moni off and use the side tone of 
>> the keyer to monitor.
>>
>>
>> TNX & 73:
>>
>> Michael De VO1AX