[CW] Prosigns & Phillips Abbreviations

Mon, 29 Jul 2002 11:35:28 -0400

The unofficial typing speed record with a Dvorak board is 198 wpm. I =
understand Guiness won't allow a speed record in typing if it's done on a =
Dvorak board. See http://www.tifaq.com/keyboards/dvorak-keyboards.html=20

Dave Learned
W8DFI

>>> Ronald KA4INM Youvan <[email protected]> 07/27/02 02:31PM >>>
> I wonder if anyone has tried to copy code on a typewriter or computer=20
> using the DVORAK keyboard.

   6 or 10 years ago I saw a photo and story [in Florida Skip magazine] of =
two friends, HAM's=20
that copied 99 something and 98 something wpm at the Miami HAMfest, both =
using Apple IIC's=20
using the Dorvak optional input mode, and printed, the grinning two were =
each holding their=20
printed copy by one corner.  (as I remember 5 perfect minutes, possibly =
just one minute)

  The speed test was certified according to the article.  (I don't believe =
much that I read!)

        73 (=3D Best Regards) de: Ron [email protected]=20
     100% LINUX, since July, 1997   SENT Time and Date are UTC
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