[TenTec] best CW decoder/xmit program for ten tecs

[n4dxi at aol.com]

A simple solution is the MFJ 464 Code Reader with its built in keyer.  It has 4 message memories, enough for most contests.  It is best receiving strong, fast cw stations, a great help to me in contests where the speed is beyond my capabilities or I am unsure of the call.
It is poorest with slow speed or a lot of QRM.  

I found the display too small so I bought a used junk pc for $3 including a monitor and cabled the MFJ 464 to the pc.  Now I have a full screen display of incoming cw.

You can also connect a keyboard to the MFJ 464 if you wish to send cw via a computer keyboard (again, you can buy these very cheaply used).

The MFJ 464 is no match for an experienced cw operator especially when digging out weak calls but when the speed gets too fast for me, especially during contests, the MFJ 464 is a great help.

By using the MFJ 464 with an old pc, you can save your good pc for logging and any internet work.  Yes, I could open another window and read the code with my good pc but that would make my logging window cluttered.  Many logging programs do not have a cw decoder.  I use N3FJP's logger which I like because it is fairly straightforward and reliable, but it does not have a cw reader.  

Hope this helps...73, John Bescher, n4dxi






-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck & Vicki Tifft <cftifft at sbcglobal.net>
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 3:42 pm
Subject: Re: [TenTec] best CW decoder/xmit program for ten tecs



CW get is an excellent program and I think it is free. Although my favorite 
n a pair of cans on my hears.
6RD
---- Original Message ----- 
rom: "john ferro" <foxbat426 at hotmail.com>
o: <tentec at contesting.com>
ent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:27 AM
ubject: [TenTec] best CW decoder/xmit program for ten tecs

hi, in your experience what is the best cw decoder/transmitter program for 
en tecs? i'm looking for something simple to use with a computer sound card 
tc. as i get up to speed with my code capabilities. anyone have any 
uggestions?
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