[Elecraft] CW recognition

[Tom McCulloch]

John is right, there is a certain "excitement" in falling behind in the copy 
and trying catch-up/figure-out what the qso is all about (at least that's 
the reasoning I use...hi).

Great thread.

Tom, WB2QDG
K2 1103 operating 99.9 % CW
(comfortable at 15 wpm, ok at 20, lost at 25)

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Wiener" <jawod at fuse.net>
To: "Elecraft email" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 2:37 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] CW recognition


>> A mistake I see too many hams making is that they will practice
>> at one speed until they are 100% at that speed before trying
>> anything faster.
>
> Very True.
>
> You know, on CW, I kinda like being at about 65 to 70%  comprehension. 
> Can't take it for long but it's more "exciting" (too  strong a word).
>
> Actually, I feel the same way about reading technical material.  That 
> way, at a later date you can look back and see what you've mastered.
> Being puzzled for a time is half the fun.  Besides, it's what  motivates 
> you to learn.
>
> John
> AB8O
>>
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