I completely fail to understand why so many operators insist on calling
CQ at 45 wpm, when no one is coming back. (There were lots of them last
weekend, especially from zone 33.) This seem entirely
counterproductive. Not only does it discourage operators who aren't
comfortable at that speed, but it also makes the call impossible to copy
under some conditions for even the best operators. Isn't a slow QSO
better than no QSO?
73,
Scott K9MA
On 11/28/2017 10:10, Ria Jairam wrote:
I received comments from some of my friends that they didn't want to
wade in because it would be like driving a unicycle on an interstate.
There were some doing 40-50WPM... not that there is anything wrong
with speed, but sometimes who want to casually participate and "give
out points" get scared away.
I did a steady 30WPM and QRS as necessary.
Something to keep in mind.
That said I worked several straight keys, tons of bugs, and a good bit
of QLF. All in the fun.
73
Ria, N2RJ
On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 10:11 PM, Charles Harpole <hs0zcw@gmail.com> wrote:
You have slow CW? My solution:
K3 set at 400 bandwidth. P3 panadapter and large monitor. Start at bottom
of band and tune center of slim visual pip. K3, spots, and your head
confirm callers' letters.
Push programmed send..... send your call sign.
Learned my own call at high speed, so I read mine.
Read screen to confirm his info, even with cut numbers, including an E for
5 in 5NN, moan.
Push button to send ur info.
Log 'em.
Tune 500cycles up and work next loud sig.
A killer solution to slow copying speed. S&P produces about 1 to 2 per
minute, so dive in and enjoy 30+ wpm!
73,
Charly, HS0ZCW
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