[CW] Slow it down!!

Fri, 9 Jan 2004 09:05:01 -0800

Sean, I'm sure you are right, the group must feel the same way.  I haven't
seen any negative comments!  I wonder, though, if it is more of a
"perception" problem than a "real" problem.  If it is, then how do we remove
the perception that we don't want to slow down?  This might be why I
sometimes seek those who seem to need a confidence boost and engage them at
their speed.  While I agree with George about stretching yourself to
increase ones speed, sometimes, a new (maybe old?) op just needs to increase
their confidence with an easy rag chew.  During those "easy rag chews" I do
mention that I've been a ham for > 25 years and enjoy CW, etc.

I still remember the feeling I had as a Novice when I completed a QSO with
an Extra.  I just want to spread that feeling around.  

Yes, I still get "fuzzies" when I talk about the hobby.  I hope I never get
over that.

Mark, AB7MP
CW at any speed - as long as it is slow enough for me!

-----Original Message-----
From: W8OKN [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 8:35 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [CW] Slow it down!!

ANY CW operator that asks me to slow will be listened to.  I want to promote
CW and this is one way of doing it.  I am certain that the group here feels
the same way.  Just send QRS.

Stick with it.

Sean
W8OKN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 10:18 AM
Subject: [CW] Slow it down!!

> I can fully understand the fear of going on the air....  I am somewhat
> comfortable at 10wpm, and can do about 50% at 13/14wpm - that is while
just
> praticing to ARRL or computer generated code.  I can use my paddles and
send
> pretty good at 15wpm+ - that is with the computer copying my sent code so
I
> can actually see the spaces and timing is correct.  BUT let me get on the
> air in an actual QSO - Boy does my hand shake in sending.  Lucky to send
> 10wpm without bunches of mistakes!!
>
> I know, it's just more practice and more practice - ON THE AIR!!
>
> 73 de k9fv
> ken
>
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