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. > http://prayerbook.homewithgod.com/cgi-bin/prayerbook/multi.pl?131961113534708:24:0 > > 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 > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 8/11/06 > >