[CW] New Member

Mon, 3 Mar 2003 11:13:06 +0200

Hi Kenny

Welcome to the group and welcome back to CW. You're probably going to hear
this a lot from the guys on this group, but I really suggest that you learn
to copy morse in your head rather that relying on technology. It's terribly
rewarding, and much more effective when there is QRM or QRN or when the
morse is not being sent perfectly. It's also more useful when operating QRP
from a mountain top and anytime the computer isn't around!

I got my license in May 2001 and passed 12 wpm morse in August that year,
but just by using it on air my speed is already up to about 20 or 22 wpm and
I'm hoping to get to 25 before long. And that's without spending time in
front of a computer practising.

You'll find the guys on CW are very patient with new hams - just remember
not to send faster than you can receive, and most guys will adjust their
sending speed to match yours. If it's still too fast, just send "PSE QRS 5"
(which means "please slow down to 5 wpm"). There are also groups like FISTS
(www.fists.org) and MEGS (http://www.geocities.com/gm0rse/) that will
arrange one-on-one practise sessions for you.

Best of luck and hoping to hear you soon (at any speed),
Andrew ZS1AN

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
> Behalf Of Kenny Wilson
> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 3:31 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [CW] New Member
>
>
> Hi Gang,
> I just joined this hobby in May 2000, I passed my Morse at 5 wpm. I got on
> to the HF bands and forgot about the key, I have now decided its
> time to get
> back on the key and hopefully get up to speed.
>
> I hope to use both the straight key, plus the built in keyer in
> my 950sdx. I
> am finding it impossible to receive such high speeds, the question I would
> like to ask is as follows:-
>
> Q..Is there something I can buy that would connect the radio to
> the computer
> to decipher mores?.
>
> 73 de Kenny.
> M1HAM / M5RIG
>
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