[Elecraft] start with straight key or paddles?

Vic Rosenthal vic at rakefet.com
Tue May 10 11:47:41 EDT 2005


Jeff Rosenberger wrote:

> How was the speed determined for a sending test?  I know I couldn't sit 
> down at a straight key and send at a specific numeric speed.  I can send 
> at a comfortable speed for me to receive, or roughly match speeds with 
> the other operator, but send at exactly 16wpm, no way.

In my experience, the examiner just listened a little and then said 'OK'.  I 
took it twice (13 and 20 wpm), and I don't know anyone who failed it.  I don't 
know about commercial tests, but I was allowed to bring a (large, homebrew) 
keyer to my extra class test.  The examiner just unplugged it when he'd heard 
enough (luckily I was too young to have a heart attack).

-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco



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