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an_old_friend · January 16th 07, 02:33 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.policy

wrote:
Dave Heil wrote:
wrote:
From: (Michael Black) on Sun, Jan 14 2007

Most of the ready-built "CW" or SSB HF transceivers in use
today do that sort of keying. Major reason is keeping the
PA at the same bias for all modes selected; makes for a
simpler mode selection control.

I believe you've made another of your factual errors, Leonard.

Collins used to use this method in the KWM-2A. Unfortunately, the
company used a 1375 Hz tone--too high for anything but casual CW use.

Dave K8MN

"Casual CW use???"

As Colonel Jessup would say, "Is there any other kind?"

today certainly CW as once used seriously but harly in what 50 years