[TenTec] code speed

[Curt Gamble]

Dick,
In 1963 at Radioman Class "A" school (6 mos) in Bainbridge, MD 
graduation beside a written test was
22 wpm correct copy "no mistakes" for 1/2 hour on a mill.  Sounds long 
but 1/2 hour goes quick!
                   73,  Curt  WØALC

Dick - KC9GSM wrote:

>Don't know about WWII but when I arrived at the Navy
>squadron & went to radioman school there, I needed 18
>wpm to graduate. After flying as a radioman for 2 to 3
>years we normally ran at about 25-28 but I ran with 2
>fellows back at the base at 32-35wpm. I had to do 28
>for 3 mins to get my speed key certificate. Just wish
>I could do that today. Just got back into radio after
>40 years and struggle to do 18 now. I know - practice,
>practice, practice .....
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>73,
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>Dick .........
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