[Elecraft] CW recognition

[DAVID LEDUC]

I was a radioman in the Navy back in the late 60's. We copied 5 character
groups so there was very little comprehension. I was totally immersed in CW
during radioman school and at the end of 6 months could copy 26 WPM. I was
the top man in the class but got beat out for first place by a WAVE. 
I wish that I could remember the method that they used to teach code. Most
of the people in the class learned to copy code so it did work.
I went almost 30 years without copying a single "dit" when I got back into
the hobby. It took me a month to get back up to 20+ wpm.

Dave N1IX


-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Wiener
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 2:38 PM
To: Elecraft email
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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