[CW] Newbie

[Ed Tanton]

This was why I always wanted the FCC to have a CW-ONLY, no-code-exam Novice 
license. It makes perfectly good sense that if CW is your only mode 
available, you are going to have to learn the code to use it.



> > 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


73 Ed Tanton N4XY <n4xy@earthlink.net>

Ed Tanton N4XY
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