[CW] Morse Training Programs..

[Ron Youvan]

>     If you can copy CW at 60 wpm, you should be able to send it at
>     that speed by hand!

> I know many operators that can copy 60 wpm but haven't met anybody who
> can send 60 wpm by hand with a low error rate.  I enjoy sending with
> both paddle and keyboard.  I can tell you that even typing at 60 wpm
> with proper spacing and a low error rate is quite a challenge.

   From:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code
"The fastest speed ever sent by a straight key was achieved in 1942 by Harry Turner W9YZE (d. 1992) 
who reached 35 WPM in a demonstration at a U.S. Army base."

   So sending at 60 wpm with a straight key is some kind of a joke.  I'll guess I can out send (out 
last) anyone with a straight key while I use a iambic paddle and keyer for stamina, iambic keying is 
not very tiring, my need for "the sand box" is the only thing limiting my sending duration.  This is 
a major reason why I teach and preach iambic sending.
-- 
    Ron KA4INM - I'm proud to be Chuck's pop!