[Elecraft] CW Program

[k4wtf@ENTERZONE.NET]

On Sat, 4 Jan 2003, Helmut Usbeck wrote:

> Joe-
> I've been using CW send/receive programs since the late '70's using a
> Timex Sinclair.  Played around with quite a few and even wrote my own.  As
> of late I'm been using CwGet and CwType, both shareware.  Both worth
> the extra fee if you like them.
> Computerized brass-pounding can be a gas, but can have it's limitations.
> It will not de-code a bad fist and if you have a noisy computer you're
> limited to only copying strong signals.  Most of the computer trash comes
> from the monitor.  I use a lap-top, nothing fancy, just an old 100 Mhz
> pentium. Much quieter than yyour usual desktop machine.
> Interesting thing that happens when you start using one for a while is
> without trying your manual reading of the code gets better.  I believe it
> has to do with hearing the code and then seeing it.  Somehow it sticks in
> the noggin.
> -Helm.  WB2ADT


Wow Helm!  I'm feeling nostalgic for my TS-1000 computer now!  It was the
first "PC" I ever had.  That was the day - if you wanted a program to do
something, YOU wrote it!

I have found that it has to be a pretty BAD fist for CWGet to not copy it
though.  It is more forgiving than I expected!

73 de John - K4WTF