[Elecraft] Learning The Code

Romanchik Dan kb6nu at w8pgw.org
Sat Mar 22 21:41:47 EST 2008


I agree with copying by ear, but not with starting with a hand key.  
Get a paddle and use a keyer (either internal or external).  You'll  
send better code and it will be a lot less strain on your wrist and arm.

73!

Dan KB6NU
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On Mar 22, 2008, at Mar 22, 5:23 PM, K2ZR wrote:
> Cookie,
> I can only add to your note::
>
> Start with a hand key and copying by
> ear.
>
> is to find a quality CW operator to help the new operator to get  
> the rhythm of the character correct.
>
> Dick, K2ZR/4
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