[Elecraft] CW Discussion

Thu Feb 20 16:10:02 2003

In a message dated 2/20/2003 4:05:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
[email protected] writes:

> Although I am not involved in NTS anymore, I remember those days fondly 
> where speed and perfect copy was paramount.

Your story sounds much like mine. I was building kits when it was the only 
way I could afford a rig. I spent much time in the early 60's hovering over 
my first VFO rig, the Knight T-150, checking into the South Carolina CW Net, 
SCN. I spent time on 4RN and some on EAN. I held down a shift as NCS. I could 
recognize other operators by their fist, straight key or bug, no keyers. NTS 
is not dead at all, as far as I can tell. These days I check into the Georgia 
CW Net, GSN as often as I can. It's a great anchor for my operating 
activities. We don't pass any important traffic, but the point is training 
and preparedness. I agree with you that Elecraft and CW are natural partners. 
I have two of the K-1's (my version of the four band module). I'm working up 
the courage to take on the K-2. It's just a matter of time. I'm learning all 
the tricks of the trade by following the reflector here.

Jimmy Walker
WA4ILO
Macon, GA
<A HREF="http://members.cox.net/wa4ilo/">http://members.cox.net/wa4ilo/</A>

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