[Elecraft] Slow Code Watering Holes?

[Darwin, Keith]

The simple answer is "any frequency where you call CQ at QRS speeds" :-)

SKCC (Straight Key Century Club) has attracted a group of folks who tend
to run a bit on the slow side (under 20 wpm).  I've had several QSOs
with OMs running J-38 straight keys clipping along at 12 wpm.  I'd
suggest trying their frequencies.

In my case, I pride myself on matching the other guys speed.  I prefer
to send at their speed or a tad less.  I tend to add a bit more spacing
to make each letter clear.  I'm always trying to make sure I can be
understood.  I want to hear "RRR" when the QSO swings back to the other
guy.  If he can't copy me 100% I'll slow down to increase the odds.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of working K3WWP.  Sig conditions
weren't all that strong and I heard him QRS a bit during the QSO to make
copy a bit easier in the marginal conditions.  I did the same.  Funny
thing was both of us are capable of going faster (I think he can
probably bury me) but conditions warranted a slower speed so we did it.
It was fun.  It was fun to dance the dance with someone who understands
how to do it.

- Keith -

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Stephen W. Kercel
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 5:23 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Slow Code Watering Holes?


Are there particular frequencies where slow code operators who want to
talk to other slow code operators hang out?