[CW] Copy speed (Was: Straight key vs paddle)

[Henry Mei'l's]

Right, I usually copy most of what I hear, in my head, too. BUT sometimes 
the fist is so bad and the spelling is so garbeled that you have to write it 
down to figure out what they're trying to say - also during very poor condx 
, it helps to write down or type the letter/numbers so that you can piece it 
together visually. (Many ops don't master English and have a very creative 
way of expressing themselves.)

Hank, ou5t-oz1uf, Cph.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alfred Lorona" <w6wqc at dslextreme.com>
To: "CW Reflector" <cw at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 8:17 PM
Subject: Re: [CW] Copy speed (Was: Straight key vs paddle)


> Why print or write at all? Once you are at the point where you can write 
> it
> down as an E you have already recognized it in  your head as an E so why
> write it down? You already know it's and E. Just keep doing that with the
> next letter and develop the skill to copy in your head. Much less hassle 
> in
> the long run - especially when your speed increases. In fact, nothing aids
> speed increase more than copying in your head.
>
> Ciao, AL
>
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