Preserving the "CW Fist" for Remote CW Operations
When using a straight key, bug or "cootie", the ability to transmit morse code over the air using your actual "CW fist" is important - its your your signature. It’s the subtle weighting, the rhythm, and the human "swing" that makes your CW unique. When moving to a Software Defined Radio (SDR) like the FlexRadio 6600 , a common concern is: Will the the radio preserve my fist when using a straight key to operate remotely?" The short answer is YES, at least for the FlexRadio platform. Here is how the Flex ecosystem ensures your individual style reaches the other end of the wire exactly as you intended. Its like a very long digital extension cord plugged into the Key input on your remote rig. The Secret Sauce: Precision Timestamping Most remote setups send "Key Down" and "Key Up" commands as generic network packets. If a packet is delayed by 20ms due to internet jitter, your "dah" suddenly becomes a "dit," and ...