Richard,
For years I did not have a radio that had filters in it. I remember building
a Q-multiplier for my SX-99. But I was gifted with perfect pitch. As such I
learned to concentrate on the pitch of the station. Filters are nice and
needed if you intend to contest and things are really crazy and there are a
lot of big guns. I suggest forget the filters for now and concentrate on the
pitch, letting your brain do the filtering. When you get to 30 to 50 WPM and
want the challenge of a CW contest, then consider the filters.
I have all of the filters in my Orion but I must admit that the extra
filters were a gift from a friend.
73,
John
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Richards
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 2:53 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: [TenTec] CW Filters ???
I am learning the Code and will soon try CW mode. I shall commence
with casual contacts, but eventually want to work CW contests with the
big boys at the contest station, with whom I now work phone contacts.
I have a stock Omni VII transceiver.
QUERY:
Should I buy either or both additional 500 Hz and
or the 300 Hz mechanical filters?
Money is not a big object, but I don't wanna spend more than I must, as
that leaves me to buy other goodies for the shack.
[ Will this start a big fight ? ] ;-)
Thank you in advance.
---------------------------- K8JHR --------------------------
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