Maximum range on TDC

[Puster Bill]

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Nice job on that Puster Mine looks like a 5 year old put it together LOL.

BTW who the hell still uses a straight key ? I bet you only use it to tune the rig :p

BZZZT! Wrong answer. I do 95% CW, and I've only ever used a straight key. Straight keys are the best, because it allows your natural fist to shine through.

I love having a QSO with someone using a vibroplex or a keyer at 20 wpm, then casually mentioning that I'm using a Chinese Army straight key. I can do between 18 and 20 wpm comfortably for a ragchew, and probably 25 or so for a contest type exchange.

Of course, I learned Morse in the Army, and spent 8 hours a day for 4 years copying it (ex 05H10 EW/SIGINT/Morse Interceptor), so I sometimes actually have dreams in CW.