Iambic Keys CWops Fundamental SD 480p

Choosing an Iambic Key- Updated for 2024

[@cw7422]

When I was in the Navy in the 70s we had a TTY to Morse code converter to send traffic to subs at 5 groups per min.

[@w4baham]

Christian, what is the "possible" source for the discontinued SHURR Key that you show/mention?

[@marcinmerrimack1726]

“Iambic keying” - alternating dits and dahs when both levers of a dual-lever paddle are depressed - is a function of the electronic keyer, not the paddle itself. Though “iambic B” keying is the most popular mode of electronic keyers, other keying modes, ie. “ultimatic,” exist that do not produce alternating dits and dahs. The proper term for the key itself is dual-lever paddle.

[@user-qd6eh6mj4u]

For me, the real question is can you use a single paddle key for the classes or must you use an iambic key? I've signed up for later this coming year and would like to have a proper key if I'm accepted.

[@mainetomass99]

You may use a single “lever” paddle for CW Academy. Iambic keying is not a required part of the curriculum.

[@daveperry7719]

So, you you think you can only get "10wpm to 12wpm " out of a straight key. Really?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXLNkp9rj8utpNE. (sending random groups with a straight key around 18-wpm). I've a record of me sending morse at 25wpm with 100% accuracy when I was 19 on a straight key. Given that most military and commercial operators used straight keys and 20-22wpm was the required standard for both groups around the 1960s & 70s, I think you might want to edit your introduction..

[@XXXJAB]

Thanks Chris, looking forward to the course. James M0GJQ

[@mainetomass99]

I have a clarifying point for your audience. You inadvertently, at least to me, lumped in single “lever” paddle keys in with iambic paddle keys, as you had noted in your introduction that you were going to discuss Iambic paddle keys and Bugs. Single “lever” paddle keys are not capable of Iambic keying, and thus should not have been included in the same overall category. It may be confusing to some. Thanks and great video otherwise!

[@Jiminico]

Why do the high speed operators prefer the single lever paddle? I would think that the dual lever iambic would be less tiring and possibly faster?