I agree with you sir, and I mentioned this on another site..unfortunately the anit cw groups flamed my comments..I only mentioned that it wasnt that hard to...
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Trail Fox
KT5X@...
Jan 15, 2007 4:08 pm
Hobbies are an (adult's way) of playing. An adult needs to accomplish something, play is when there is no pressure of having to accomplish something. When...
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Larry ,n6hpx_du1 Phil...
n6hpx_du1
Jan 14, 2007 10:51 pm
Been away from the computer..yes there is like MixW and digipan and some others and there quite good in comments like on here, but as with every group you...
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Vince
va3grv1
Jan 14, 2007 8:05 pm
... Larry, are there any groups that are devoted to those modes ? Vince In cw_bugs@yahoogroups.com, "Larry ,n6hpx_du1 Philippines" ... be Elmer's per say, and...
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Larry ,n6hpx_du1 Phil...
n6hpx_du1
Jan 14, 2007 6:44 pm
That is how I feel about the hobby as well, were all suppose to be Elmer's per say, and if a fellow has a problem he can either help him or direct him to one's...
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Vince
va3grv1
Jan 14, 2007 6:28 pm
... Well Larry if I knew anything about it I'd be happy to let you know,That is what I feel this hobby is about, hams helping others anyway they can.I am not...
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Larry ,n6hpx_du1 Phil...
n6hpx_du1
Jan 14, 2007 5:38 pm
Thanks Vince I know the others with the PSK may think its a better mode but when I asked a few years ago how to set one up, I was trying out digipan at the...
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Vince
va3grv1
Jan 14, 2007 5:24 pm
... I don't own a bug, but I do enjoy CW very much it has become my #1 mode.I have several elmers around my area that have been great to me, sometimes I think...
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Larry ,n6hpx_du1 Phil...
n6hpx_du1
Jan 14, 2007 4:59 pm
Last nite I mentioned to a few parties that if I ever met a new Ham, I would teach him the Morse code<the same way my elmer did with me>, some of them jumped...
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Earl Needham
earl_needham
Jan 14, 2007 2:29 am
... It's official -- I just received the credential as a VE. 7 3 Earl KD5XB Clovis, New Mexico DM84jk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cw_bugs "Just say NO to...
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Vince
va3grv1
Jan 12, 2007 9:31 pm
My name is Vince VA3GRV, I enjoy CW very much. I passed my CW exam Feb. 2006, got away from it for a bit, gave phone a try, now I'm back. CW is now my...
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Eric Lawson
eric995us
Jan 7, 2007 5:00 am
On Sat, 6 Jan 2007, David Ring wrote: (snip) ... (snip) I'll have to try that. Along those lines, one day when I was bored beyond belief, I interfaced my bug...
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David Ring
djringjr
Jan 6, 2007 7:19 am
By varying the two standard small weights , an Original has a speed range of about this: XX XX ------------------------------ 20 wpm XX...
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David Ring
djringjr
Jan 6, 2007 7:10 am
Hello Eric, 20 wpm bottom speed on a Blue Racer is quite unusual. I have never seen a BR (original type on a 2-1/2 inch base with the minature parts and ...
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eric995us
Jan 6, 2007 5:06 am
I'm Eric, WB6TIX. I'm 46 and have been licensed since 1972--back then I was WN6TIX... I have three bugs, and will probably keep my collection at that level....
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k4oso@...
k4oso
Jan 4, 2007 4:09 pm
Bill, Though the anniebug does not have the jeweled movement, you CAN have Betsy add that to your key for a nominal charge. 73, Milt k4oso In a message dated...
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KT5X
KT5X@...
Jan 4, 2007 3:30 pm
... The jewel movement may be smoother, in practice may not be noticable. The older jewels were garnets, the new ones are artificial rubies. The garnets have...
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nt9k_skcc
Jan 4, 2007 9:27 am
Thanks for the explaination David. The 100th anniebug doesn't have the jeweled movements but the Blue Racer 2k does. That was bugging me, pardon the pun. In...
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David Ring
djringjr
Jan 4, 2007 6:07 am
In a bug with a jeweled movement, there are little cups that have a synthetic jewel in them instead of being just a hollowed out cup of metal. Interestingly...
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nothingechoes
Jan 4, 2007 1:43 am
HAHA!! Thats great! It would be worth getting in on the bidding for that. Nice bug too! Goes to show that old telegraphers had long hours. :-) 73...Adam, N7YA ...
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Kevin der Kinderen
kkinderen
Jan 4, 2007 1:38 am
Think ahead. I'd say if the few extra bucks don't shock you go for the jeweled bearings. Any key is a joy, a smooth-feeling key is ecstasy. When I buy keys I...
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Larry
w2ljinnj
Jan 4, 2007 1:24 am
... Betsy ... Guess I don't have to worry about jeweled bearings, then! :) 73 de Larry W2LJ...
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Donald Kemp
nn8b
Jan 4, 2007 1:11 am
Bill, Jeweled bearings are supposed to be better at higher speeds. I think Betsy told me over 30 wpm they would be of benefit. 73, Don, NN8B ... [Non-text...
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nt9k_skcc
Jan 4, 2007 12:34 am
I've never used the paddles on the air. I've been using them to warm up for my straight key, get my timing in sync, my mojo working. hi I was looking at 3...
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Earl Needham
earl_needham
Jan 3, 2007 9:20 pm
... That's sure a pretty one! Maybe next time I'll get a new one. The newest bug I have was made in 1953! :-) ... That's funny! Seriously, I looked at your...
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nt9k_skcc
Jan 3, 2007 8:16 pm
Hi All, this is my first post to the group. Yesterday, I backordered my first bug. My elmers helped me pick the Vibroplex 100th Anniversary bug. When I called...
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Earl Needham
earl_needham
Jan 3, 2007 6:49 pm
I'm rolling around on the floor laughing at the picture on the case for this bug! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180070688512 7 3 Earl ...
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David J. Ring, Jr.
djringjr
Jan 1, 2007 11:19 pm
I heard you both just when you started. Don was loud and you were weak here, but I could break in to wish you both HNY which I'll do now. Hope you have a...
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Earl Needham
earl_needham
Jan 1, 2007 9:39 pm
... I worked W9KGY, using my '56 Presentation and had a nice long chat. He's been a ham since the '40's! Quite a lot of fun. I think I'm going to try for one...
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KT5X
KT5X@...
Jan 1, 2007 7:09 pm
Nice bug QSO's with K8MFO, N0SS, KF7E, K2UFT, N5KA, and others... K8MFO and I both used a Standard Radio Co bug, for a first two-way for each of us. Don said...
