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Uploaded by on Jun 22, 2007

Hugo (M0HSW) built this remarkable lego CW paddle. Normally considered to be a precision instrument, this demo shows it working up to 25 wpm!

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  • what is he/she messeging?

  • cq cq cq de m0hsw k

    (at different speeds). This is a conventional way to call for any remote station to respond. M0HSW is Hugo's callsign.

  • I would really love to see the complete building instructions for that, I need a paddle and that would do me nicely while I save up for a more permanent one. :)

  • Hi RN3AOH. Contact Hugo - he's done all the instructions you'll need! M0HSW is QTHR on qrz

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  • construction plans? :P

  • GOOD JOB! 73!

  • That is awesome. Do the switches come in Legos, or is it something that was improvised?

  • cool

  • Love this. Just emailed Hugo to get the plans. My 6 year old will love this as well. I'm teaching him Morse Code.

  • Great vid , thanks,

    73!

    W5ZZ

  • kljk

  • I built one like it by following the instructions of Hugo. Funny. 73 de IW3ILM.

  • "Normally considered to be a precision instrument..." Well, a paddle connected to a keyer isn't really a precision instrument. The keyer is doing all the timing, the paddles are just selecting short or long signals. Even in a straight key, the precision is in the spring tension and contact points, not the material around them. But it is cute to see someone putting Lego's to such use.

  • hell thats difficult but it works after 2 times hearing it. I just finished my basic training in the german navy where I was also trained to read light morse at 8 wpm and it really is quite different.

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