[Elecraft] Keying speed?

Mon Dec 8 22:47:01 2003

John:
   I note, at least on my K2 (s/n 744), that the memory keying is 
slightly faster than manual keying, about 1 or 2 wpm at 28-30 wpm.  Do 
you -- or anyone -- notice this too?

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy

On Dec 8, 2003, at 9:56 PM, John Huffman wrote:

> Kevin -
>
> Set up one of the Morse practice programs that sends code.  Go to CW 
> mode
> and hold the MODE key to get into test mode so you don't bother anyone 
> on
> the air.  The program should be able to send a text file you designate.
> Have your test file be "PARIS PARIS PARIS...." over and over again.
>
> This is not a celebration of Niki Hilton's sister.  It is a standard 
> way of
> measuring code speed.  The number of times "Paris" is sent in a minute
> equals WPM.
>
> Or, you could just time your own sending by sending "PARIS" over and 
> over
> for one minute.
>
> My K2 comes out very close.
>
> 73 de NA8M
> John
>
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