[Elecraft] RE: New concept/tool for CW dxing

[Alan Bloom]

It's kind of like watching a foreign-language film with subtitles.  Not
needed for the fluent, but helpful when you are first learning.

Al N1AL


On Tue, 2008-02-05 at 00:39, cx7tt at 4email.net wrote:
> Gentlemen,
> 
> I do not think this program is a bad idea and not withstanding comments 
> from the cw purists, it could actually increase the number and 
> proficiency of cw operators. When I was just starting out and struggling 
> with 22 wpm, contesters running at 35+wpm just blew me away. I recall 
> sitting on their frequencies trying to decipher their SS 
> exchange....maybe listening to 5 or more Qs to figure out what number, 
> what Sec, what CK, etc? If a beginner can decipher via software, while 
> listening, isnt' that a learning experience? 
> I am an avid cw op, participate in many contests and have been a guest 
> operator (40m) during CQWWCW at K3LR's super station. Who among us would 
> not love for more beginners to show up during those sloooooooooww 
> periods on Sunday afternoon? How many times have you hit F1, just 
> waiting for new blood.  If a guy, using the program can work me quickly 
> using this program, move on to the next, etc, then his/her enjoyment 
> will also increase and maybe, just maybe, be the impetus to learn, 
> practice and participate in future cw events.
> Ciao,
> Tom
> CX7TT/K6CT
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