Is this a original model ? It sound great . I used the army text book adjustment method with a feeler gauge on my J-36. You seem to have developed a good feel for for the ratio's.
You will hear me on the vibroplex most days.I am especially active during the winter months.Anytime you hear me on feel free to give me a call or make a sked.
Yes, a nice keyer. Somehow I find it difficult to read that kind of "fist "since dots and dashes will not come out with 1/3 ratio. How to QRS or QRQ? One must adjust the pendulum's position, which isn't very convenient...
@weetobe With a bug you can "personalise" your code more.You are correct in that the ratio's can get screwed up!I try to keep the ratios as near as 1/3 as I can but fully understand what your saying.When I first started to copy bug cw I had the same trouble.But you will soon get an ear for it!Since I made this video I have had a new spring fitted so can now achieve 1/3 with it easier.
Yes,the key is harder to adjust than an electronic keyer.But I think it's got more character.I love my bug!
@g0vqw You're right. If one wants to slow down it would be wise to keep characters as-is and take a longer break in-between. The name "bug" : is there still the golden beetle attached to the base plate? :)
I think most ham radio ops do not know where the nick "bug" comes from!
@weetobe Yes,the little bug is there.It's a red one on my vibroplex.Guess some older models may have had a golden bug.Good idea to increase gaps between characters when learning the code like you say!I think the g4fon program does that.I was one of the lucky one's and took to code like a duck to water!
@Dragonion2010 I have learned it's not wise to be boastfull about one's speed,but rather applaud and boast about accuracy instead.I do however enjoy sending and receiving at higher speeds and can often be heard working fellow hams and friends on the bands at speeds around 40wpm with a paddle.At these speeds I can send decent CW ON A GOOD DAY!My CW is always better in the morning!I guess my preferred sending speed with the bug is abt 25 wpm.
@LETCA Thanks for the comment.It's simply a matter of practice and familiarity.As I type this I am listening to a CW qso on 20 meters between a russian and French station.There is no effoert required for me to decode.It just flows in!
In this clip I doubt my speed has even reached 25wpm and many ops wouldn't consider this fast at all.For me proper qrq starts at 35/40 wpm.
@teamfab Sorry Martin,I thought we had worked before but I guess not.Thanks for the comment.Hope you will take up CW if you hav'nt already!I am 100% CW here!
Is this a original model ? It sound great . I used the army text book adjustment method with a feeler gauge on my J-36. You seem to have developed a good feel for for the ratio's.
ttyradio 1 week ago
@ttyradio Yes. This is an Original deluxe. I love it. But would love a J36 more... I used one a while back and It felt smoother than the Vibroplex.
Sandy
g0vqw 1 week ago
Really nice working Sandy. I would love to try one of thoose....
SM7FBJ 1 month ago
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ATOMICBIGFOOT3 3 months ago
Love the demo Sandy! VY Fb! also loving the profi 2 hiding quietly behind, nice pair of keys on show! dit dit kev TNX
m0tnx 7 months ago
@m0tnx Hi Kev,
You will hear me on the vibroplex most days.I am especially active during the winter months.Anytime you hear me on feel free to give me a call or make a sked.
73
Sandy
g0vqw 7 months ago
Yes, a nice keyer. Somehow I find it difficult to read that kind of "fist "since dots and dashes will not come out with 1/3 ratio. How to QRS or QRQ? One must adjust the pendulum's position, which isn't very convenient...
73!
weetobe 8 months ago
@weetobe With a bug you can "personalise" your code more.You are correct in that the ratio's can get screwed up!I try to keep the ratios as near as 1/3 as I can but fully understand what your saying.When I first started to copy bug cw I had the same trouble.But you will soon get an ear for it!Since I made this video I have had a new spring fitted so can now achieve 1/3 with it easier.
Yes,the key is harder to adjust than an electronic keyer.But I think it's got more character.I love my bug!
g0vqw 8 months ago
@g0vqw You're right. If one wants to slow down it would be wise to keep characters as-is and take a longer break in-between. The name "bug" : is there still the golden beetle attached to the base plate? :)
I think most ham radio ops do not know where the nick "bug" comes from!
weetobe 8 months ago
@weetobe Yes,the little bug is there.It's a red one on my vibroplex.Guess some older models may have had a golden bug.Good idea to increase gaps between characters when learning the code like you say!I think the g4fon program does that.I was one of the lucky one's and took to code like a duck to water!
73
Sandy
g0vqw 8 months ago
Very impressive demonstration, sir, though I did read this isn't even what you consider fast "qrq".
Dragonion2010 9 months ago
@Dragonion2010 I have learned it's not wise to be boastfull about one's speed,but rather applaud and boast about accuracy instead.I do however enjoy sending and receiving at higher speeds and can often be heard working fellow hams and friends on the bands at speeds around 40wpm with a paddle.At these speeds I can send decent CW ON A GOOD DAY!My CW is always better in the morning!I guess my preferred sending speed with the bug is abt 25 wpm.
Thanks for your comment
73 Sandy
g0vqw 9 months ago
@g0vqw You are very welcome, and it makes very good sense to prioritize and appreciate accuracy above speed :)
Dragonion2010 9 months ago
I feel like I"m hearing an alien language when I hear fast code. It's amazing that you can comprehend what's being sent.
LETCA 11 months ago
@LETCA Thanks for the comment.It's simply a matter of practice and familiarity.As I type this I am listening to a CW qso on 20 meters between a russian and French station.There is no effoert required for me to decode.It just flows in!
In this clip I doubt my speed has even reached 25wpm and many ops wouldn't consider this fast at all.For me proper qrq starts at 35/40 wpm.
73 Sandy
g0vqw 11 months ago
Arnt bug keys just a thing of beauty
teamfab 1 year ago
@teamfab I would agree.look forward to another qso soon!
73 Sandy
g0vqw 1 year ago
@teamfab Sorry Martin,I thought we had worked before but I guess not.Thanks for the comment.Hope you will take up CW if you hav'nt already!I am 100% CW here!
73 Sandy
g0vqw 1 year ago
is very nice........!!!!!
dariotao1 2 years ago