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Re: [CQ-Contest] A CW Contest Do-list [was: CW Accuracy]

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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] A CW Contest Do-list [was: CW Accuracy]
From: "Tom Osborne" <w7why@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:36:48 -0700
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Well, sometimes yes and sometimes no.

While on a camping trip this summer, I was operating one of the Sprint 
practices when my keyer conked out.  I tried operating for a while just 
using the paddle as a hand key, about 10 wpm.  My favorite speed is 35+, so 
this was kind of a deterrant.  But, I had to smile when some of the guys 
slowed down to about 15 wpm to work me.

I have had guys answer a 30 wpm CQ about 20 wpm and they had  no problem 
copying the faster exchange.  I would think if someone can copy my call at 
30, they probably can copy CW pretty well.  But, usually I do slow down for 
someone who answers at a slower speed.  IMHO  73
Tom W7WHY



> W2EV wrote: "Do match the sending speed of the slowest QSO participant
>   a. Do respond to a CQ at the same or slower speed
>   b. Do respond to a reply to your CQ at the same or
>      slower speed"

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