[Elecraft] Learning The Code

[David Wilburn]

And because you will be sending better code, it will be easier for 
folks to stay in a qso with you.  A straight key was great advice when 
elmers were at hand to have initial qso's across town on home built 
rigs.  If not, the paddles and a keyer (built into Elecraft rigs) 
helps you get the rhythm, and makes it easier to have a better qso. 
Once you know what the code is _supposed_ to sound like, picking up a 
straight key is a useful skill, and you will be better for it. 
Personally, it gives me too much trouble with my hands and wrists, and 
I do so enjoy my HexKey.  The better I get at code, the more I enjoy 
it.  But still have a long ways to go.


Dave Wilburn
K4DGW
K2/100 - S/N 5982

"For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will 
never know."


Romanchik Dan wrote:
> 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
>> Pounding Brass for 46 Years!
>> Key West , "The End Of The Road"
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