Subj : MORSE CODE
To : All
From : David Pratt
Date : Thu Sep 14 2000 11:37 pm
From:
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-=> Quoting Richard Brumbaugh to David Pratt <=-
RB> I also use a straight key most of the time. I have an old heavy key
RB> made by Brown Bros in St. Louis MO. Also have a heavy base with a
RB> straight key and iambic paddle on it made by "the Ham-Key Co" in St.
RB> Louis MO also. I haven't seen an add by either since I got these
RB> about 1983. I'd used an old vibroplex bug up until that time. Paid
RB> $5.00 for it, used, chrome plated.
Ah, yes, I too have a chrome Vibroplex, bought band new about 40 years
ago for about 10 UK pounds and still looking as good as new in its
black carrying case. It must be worth a small fortune these days.
RB> I still prefer the iambic keying though. Took me a few hours of
RB> practice to switch from Type "A" to Type "B", though, hi.
I am still trying to get used to a conventional el-bug having just
finished making the Elecraft K2 transceiver which has one built in.
It does have Iambic modes A and B also, but first things first. By
the way, what is the difference between Type A and Type B?
73
David
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