[CQ-Contest] CW slow? No problem

[K9MA]

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 at 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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