[Elecraft] My First steps on CW

[David M. Elliott]

Ed,

Google: "K7QO code course"

If you faithfully follow it for about 15 minutes a day, your code speed will be at least 18 wpm in about a month.  Then you will really start to have fun with your KX1.

Remember that your KX1 has only 3 or 4 watts output so use good QRP practices.  Use the best antenna you can and send a lot of CQs.  7.060 and 14.060 are good QRP frequencies to try.  (Google : "QRP")  We will be listening for you.

73 de W6BK


On Aug 6, 2010, at 5:28 AM, EMD wrote:

> 
> Hello fellow Elecrafters,
> 
> I was able to finish building my KX1 with your your help!  After spending
> much more time off the air than I planned I think I'm ready to give CW a
> try.  For more months than I would care to admit I have been learning CW
> using lcwo, and my MFJ morse tutor.  It took me a while to get through all
> 40 lessons and I'm still not that great, copying about 80% with a character
> rate of 13 wpm and an actual wpm of 5.  I still have trouble with 'F' for
> what ever reason, maybe my 54yr old tin ears or rapidly advancing age or
> both.
> 
> I understand on 40m a good frequency to get a patient ear is 7114.  Is there
> a similar frequency on 20m?
> 
> So if you hear me out there I look forward to making my first CW contact.
> 
> Thanx in advance for your patience.
> 
> 73, Ed
> KE7HGA
> 
> Forgot to mention I live close to Baltimore MD 
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