[Elecraft] New Contest Transceiver [OT]

[Jan Erik Holm]

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

> In the UK, this same action in 2003 has resulted in more newcomers 
> (since Morse is no longer an obstacle) and in fact, more people wishing 
> to learn Morse (myself included) since on using HF, it becomes clear 
> just how significant CW is to making contacts, especially DX. So, by no 
> longer forcing people to learn Morse, we have encouraged more to do so.
> 
To tell from the activity on the CW bands I would say you are wrong.
Activity on the CW bands are a far cry compared to what it used to be
10 years ago, not to mention 20-30 years ago.
Less and less people use CW on the ham bands! Sad but it´s a fact.

73 Jim SM2EKM