[Elecraft] Slow Speed CW With My K3

[Phil Hystad]

I second the idea of listening to the ARRL code practice sessions.  I will listen to those on my mobile rig if it is otherwise a slow news-talk-radio day.  They usually send from QST articles.  I remember one time I was actually getting interested in the content of the article and then they stopped -- end of the practice session.

I also highly recommend listening to the contests on CW.  Even though they go pretty fast at usually 30 wpm or more it is very good practice to pick up a few good skills.  For example, picking out call signs at high speed is useful.  I think I improved my speed capability quite a bit by doing that.  

73, phil, K7PEH


On May 16, 2012, at 7:15 AM, KD0Q-Glenn wrote:

> Hi Joel,
> 
> W1AW code pratice transmissions might be an idea.  They are on a number of 
> frequencies, times and days.  Details are at 
> http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule.
> 
> 73 & Good Luck!
> Glenn/KD0Q
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Joel Black" <joel.b.black at gmail.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:57 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] Slow Speed CW With My K3
> 
> 
>> It's been around 15 years since I worked any CW and then it was only to 
>> pass the General exam.  I am very interested in working some sloooooow 
>> speed CW.  I can copy reliably up to about 8 - 9 WPM.  I am still having 
>> issues with L, F, Y, and a couple of others but especially L and F.
>> 
>> I've done web searches and found a few nets listed, but when I go there 
>> after confirming date / time, I cannot find anyone (I'm just listening 
>> right now).  Is there a slow-speed CW net anyone knows of I can listen to 
>> from Alabama?  I'm thinking on 40 or 80m because I'm home most evenings.
>> 
>> I'll also say, copying on air is a *heap* different from copying via 
>> software and the web...  LOL...  I had forgotten that.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Joel - W4JBB
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