[LRflex] Re: Field Day in Logan Lake.

David,
   That's a great photo of the bug key, the textures of the 
chrome and the shiny plastic knob are well captured. 
Part of the attraction of the hobby is that a lot of neat old 
gear is still useful.  (Rather like Leicas and Flexes :-) 
   The Vibroplex design goes back before WWI, possibly 
the first equipment designed to mitigate carpal tunnel.
Charlie.

---- David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> 
> Once each June, amateur radio operators across North America set up 
> stations in remote or not-so-remote areas operating on battery or 
> emergency generator power, and make as many radio contacts as they 
> can in 24 hours. Our local Thompson Radio Society (VE7 TRS) set up 
> "camp" in the Ranch & Country Club clubhouse (not nearly as elegant 
> as it sounds!), and went to work.
> 
> Field Day is many things - an introduction of amateur radio to the 
> public, a contest, a chance for operators to gain experience with 
> bands they haven't on operated before. It's also a chance to practice 
> emergency operating skills. Not that our club need too much 
> practice.  They provide all communications for the local (and,sadly, 
> very active) Search & Rescue Society, as well as assisting with local 
> forest fire fighting activities.
> 
> Many times, CW (Continuous Wave, using Morse code) will get through 
> when voice modes are unusable because of distance or interference:
> 
> I thought one of the Morse keys was so beautifully made, that it 
> almost qualified as a "work of art".
> 
> http://www.furnfeather.net/Temps/Key.htm
> 
> Here it is, in use... during the field day.
> 
> http://www.furnfeather.net/Temps/Paul.htm
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> David  - not a radio amateur, but brother of VE7BBY.
> ---
> 
> David Young,
> Logan Lake, CANADA
> 
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