[CW] Copy speed

[Fred Adsit]

sri for the blank msg. I handled NTS traffic at about 27wpm using a ball point pen, writing a combo of styles that I found easiest and fastest. I handled it at 30wpm by clenching my teeth and trying harder. Sending.. well, long story. I never use a mill or typewriter. Mostly a paddle, often a bug, and up to 20wpm with a hand key. over 62 years experience, and I insert personality with all but the paddles when it seems appropriate. I don't recall old-timers being upset about a swing in one's fist. Shave and a haircut, two bits. or SK.. sent like a duck quacking. Now that's personality. 

Fred, NY2V - an editor of The Art and Skill of Radio-telegraphy, but a promoter of stopping reading about it and "just doing it".
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Troy 
  To: CW Reflector 
  Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 2:01 PM
  Subject: Re: [CW] Copy speed (Was: Straight key vs paddle)


  That's how I do now. I could print up to about 22-25 or so, but got too far behind any faster. Also, I switched from a pencil to ballpoint pen and that helped speed my writing.

  Troy, W6HV 
    From: wealsowalk at aol.com 
    Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 8:58 AM
    To: cw at mailman.qth.net 
    Subject: Re: [CW] Copy speed (Was: Straight key vs paddle)


    David, you mean you print?  For me, an e is just a loop.  Cursive has always been faster than printing.  Of course we could all learn shorthand, but I just write the words as they come.
    Bill
    AC6QV



    73

    David N1EA
    ++++


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