[TenTec] new to CW dxing

[Kim Elmore]

Being an Official Olde Fahrt (QCWA and OOTC member) I took all my tests under the baleful eye of the FCC. When I took my Extra test, I brought my Vibroplex and the wedge contacts, so I could use just key across their straight key. The examiner barely raised an eyebrow and allowed me to send maybe one word before he pronounced me adequate.

No, I didn't bring a transparent green celluloid hat brim or the elastic sleeve retainers!

73,

Kim N5OP

On Jul 3, 2012, at 11:41, Jim Lowman n<jmlowman at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Back in the day when the FCC was administering ham radio exams,
> we had to be able to send at the required speed, as well as copy,
> and what was provided was a straight key.  There may have been
> an option to bring one's own key, but I don't remember.
> 
> Before I learned how to use one correctly, I used the "dah" side of
> a bug as a "horizontal" key when I was a Novice.  It was one of
> those plastic-case models made by (I think) Hi-Mound.  It looked
> like a plastic coffin to me.
> 
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
> 
> 
> On 7/3/2012 6:36 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
>> So as I see it, if you want to learn code for the test (which is no longer
>> necessary anyway), use any crutch you want, but IF YOU WANT TO LEARN IT
>> RIGHT, LEARN IT ON A STRAIGHT KEY.
>> 
>> 
> 
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