[Elecraft] New Contest Transceiver [OT]

[Shaun Oliver]

I think I'd agree with that assessment also. it takes a certain mindset 
to use morse and not everybody is built for it. having said that, it 
doesn't mean the practise should die out.

On 19/03/2008 11:17 PM, the old scribe known as Jan Erik Holm was able 
to impart this pearl of wisdom:
> 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
> 
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