[CW] Newbie

[N2EY@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/28/02 10:53:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
polaraligned@earthlink.net writes:

> Question:  I probably should be learning and developing my key pounding
>  skills and practicing sending the letters on a key as I learn them.  Does
>  this make sense?  

Yes. Learning to send helps you learn the code, and you'll have to learn to 
send if you want to use Morse on the air.

This is one good use for code readers. You send code to one under ideal 
conditions and see how well it copies for an indication of how good/bad your 
fist is.

>  What would be a good quality key to get?  Any guidance
>  would be appreciated.

Start with a straiht key. Yes, it's more work, but it will develop your 
rhythm. (Just my opinion). I use a surplus J-37 but those Wm. Nye keys with 
the "Navy" knob sure look and feel good.

73 de Jim, N2EY
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