[CW] CW Tips?

[W8OKN Sean]

If you are interested in meeting on the air, I'd be more than happy help. 
We can set up a sked.  I am on the air almost every evening around 10pm 
eastern time.

Just let me know...

Sean
W8OKN



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeramy A. Ross" <jeramy at w5xtl.net>
To: <cw at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 3:58 PM
Subject: [CW] CW Tips?


> Hello to all on the list.
>
> First, a bit of an introduction:  My name is Jeramy and my call is
> W5XTL.  I'm a Technician class ham (with 5 WPM CW).  I got my first
> ticket as a novice in 1992.  I've been inactive for quite some time,
> but am getting back into the ball game slowly but surely.  I'm in the
> process of building a 80 meter doublet antenna with homebrew ladder line
> (will use on 40 - 10 with tuner).  I'm also in the process of upgrading
> up to extra class.
>
> Now for my plea for help.  Though I passed my 5 WPM test in 92, I have
> never used CW (please refrain from throwing sharp objects at me till I
> finish).  I have always been interested in CW operation, but my skill
> never amounted to much.  I am currently working on re-learning CW, and
> have the goal of eventually obtaining 20 WPM (or beyond if I can.. but
> I have to reach the 20WPM goal).  My request is for tips, techniques,
> advice, etc.  Not just for learning the code, but for every day
> operation.  My biggest fear (the one that kept me from using CW in the
> beginning) was being labeled a lid.  So could you all help me avoid
> falling into lid-dom?
>
> Best wishes,
> Jeramy W5XTL
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