tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post6069136123199012106..comments2024-03-16T16:06:49.744+00:00Comments on Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog: Bug keysRoger G3XBMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673890140751539870noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-88384129826175757592013-02-25T23:51:06.284+00:002013-02-25T23:51:06.284+00:00I like my Kent. It's heavy so it tolerates a ...I like my Kent. It's heavy so it tolerates a heavy fist and doesn't "walk" around the shack desk.<br /><br />73<br />Goody<br />K3NGgoodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068811388940491546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-67740650378192722792013-02-25T21:43:15.520+00:002013-02-25T21:43:15.520+00:00I had a number of Bugs over the years. My favorite...I had a number of Bugs over the years. My favorite was a 1920's Vibroplex. I eventually sold all. When I went full-time QRP, I found the bug speed too rapid to be copied by the other operator, in spite of many weights on it. Weak signals call for slower speed. At least that was my experience.Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984094559146508871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-47508643641632064772013-02-25T20:30:41.784+00:002013-02-25T20:30:41.784+00:00Kevin, this sounds like me, HI. It is a case of ke...Kevin, this sounds like me, HI. It is a case of keep practicing I think. Like you, I find a straight key easier to use, but want to try harder with the bug key.<br />Roger G3XBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673890140751539870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-18597895257912837512013-02-25T19:47:10.025+00:002013-02-25T19:47:10.025+00:00I have had a paddle key for a few years, identical...I have had a paddle key for a few years, identical to the one in your picture. I'm ashamed to say it has yet to be used on air. When I do pluck up the courage to use CW it is the straight key I use. Although I can practice with the paddle "off-air" and it seems to be ok I always fear that under the pressure of a QSO the paddle might run away with me!<br /><br />73 KevinGW0KIGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707013148547349857noreply@blogger.com