[Elecraft] CW Mistakes

[David Pratt]

In a recent message, Frank MacDonell <kd8fip at gmail.com> wrote ...
>Before I get on the air. What are some of the most common errors for
>beginning CW Operators. Thanks

The biggest mistake, Frank, is not going on the air and having QSOs on 
the key.  Once you have learnt the code alphabet go on the air and work 
someone (maybe a local friend) and practice in that way. Eventually, 
your speed build up and you will feel more and more confident. Without 
realising it, you will be having contacts at 20wpm.

One of the misconceptions is that you have to get up to speed before 
daring to put your CW on the air.  One reads so many times about people 
"working on their Morse" and continue working on SSB until they get up 
to speed.  They will fail, and will be "working on their Morse" for many 
months (or even years) to come.

Plug in your key, Frank, and have a QSO.

73

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David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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