[UK-CONTEST] Morse dyslexia

[David, G3YYD]

The latest research I have seen on dyslexia (Isn't that an awful word to 
spell for some one with dyslexia!) indicates the problem is a reduced 
ability to distinguish between different sounds. So while the 
non-dyslexic can spell out a word by sounding it out the dyslexic finds 
that very difficult. Could never understand at primary school how others 
could do that. I have had to use the brute force method of learning each 
individual spelling and remembering them.

I too found CW very difficult to learn. I had to use the brute force 
method of practice and more practice. I am now able to rag chew up to 33 
WPM. However when copying callsigns in a pile up middle 20s is the best 
I can do. I stand in awe of the DXpedition operators able to sustain for 
hours on end copying a callsign every 20 seconds or less from an EU pile 
up at 30+ WPM.

The above probably explains why my favourite contest mode is RTTY.

73 David G3YYD

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Yes, same problem here, I am dyslexic and find a & n are problem  
> sometimes, b & j, x & p - basically anything where you can mirror or  
> switch dit and dah can often be an issue. Letters like w, m, c, f & l  
> seem to be ok now.
> Also had problems with s, h, 5 and especially so in amounts others,  
> seams like I hear a 5, think it's an h, then h becomes s and so on.
>
> Despite the best efforts, continued perseverance and just down right  
> dedication on the part of my mentor (G3NCN), I'm still not quite there  
> after 2+ years of working at it. My age of 56 and the little time I  
> can find to practice each day doesn't help.
> John thinks I should be able to hold a QSO at 8 wpm at least, but now  
> it's key shyness :-(
> I'm determine to get there and you'll hear me soon I hope, if the sun  
> is still alive then.
>
> 73 de M0XDF / FISTS #12575
>