Subj : MORSE CODE
To   : Richard Brumbaugh
From : David Pratt
Date : Thu Sep 14 2000 11:37 pm

 -=> 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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