Here's a perspective of someone who entered their
first CW contest within the past year. If "the
collective you" really mean what you say ("we need to
encourage new participation") then here's a way to
assure that they feel welcome.
1. 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
2. Do use both callsigns when replying
Failure to do these things may actually increase
errors and s-l-o-w down the QSO process with otherwise
unnecessary reties.
fwiw.
Ev, W2EV
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