Nope - a bug is a semi-automatic K-E-Y? Not a keyer. The term "keyer" should be limited to the electronic device that electrically generates dits/dahs (and requires the use of a mechanical KEY -either single or dual lever paddle. . Everything else is a KEY. - straight, bug, paddle key, etc. .?

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Bob K3AC

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Hi Rich –

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You are right, the word keyer alone does not define the instrument. I have over 500 telegraph keys in my collection, but slowly downsizing. However in the context of the HA-1 the keying mechanism could be called a paddle or a keyer. As you said, the HA-1 is also called a keyer as it forms the dits and the dahs as manipulated by the paddle. The HA-1 also has a 3 contact ? inch socket. A bug is also a keyer as it automatically creates the dots and manually the dahs. There are some complex bugs that automatically create both. I also have a very early typewriter that generates International code. It requires a motor to make it work. A real ingenious device with a full keyboard. I believe I have the only one remaining in existence. Regards – Mike

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Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell NJ 07731

908-902-3831

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Richard Knoppow
Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 10:50 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [HallicraftersRadios] TO Keyer help

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I think there is confusion in the nomenclature. By keyer I think
you mean what is sometimes called a paddle or paddle set. The thing that
is used to operate the "keyer" meaning the thing that switches the
contact to the transmitter. Calling both "keyer" I think creates
confusion. This is not meant as a criticism of you, its very common. It
also seems common to call a whole automatic sending machine a "keyer".
So, I have a Hallicrafters HA-1 "keyer" and also a Vibroplex
"Vibrokeyer", which is a set of paddles and contacts meant to work with
a "keyer" meaning the electronics that generate dots and dashes like the
HA-1.
I really don't have a solution for this but think its worth some
effort because of the confusion that is caused by the inexact naming.

On 9/4/2024 5:58 PM, Mike Feher wrote:

That is correct, Jeep. All keyers have three contacts. One common and
like you said one for dits and the other for dahs. 73 – Mike

Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell NJ 07731

908-902-3831

*From:* [email protected] <[email protected]>
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*Sent:* Wednesday, September 4, 2024 4:02 PM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: [HallicraftersRadios] TO Keyer help

Does not the TO require a 3 circuit "stereo" 1/4" plug. One side dit,
other side dah?

K3HVG

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