[Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 >   Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing?

Absolutely not!  One need only listen to the number of *BAD* fists
with paddles - maladjusted keyers, letters run together, "short"
word spaces, missing dits, etc. are all quite common.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV



On 2014-11-30 11:25 PM, Leroy Marion wrote:
> If I had to use a straight key, I would give up CW entirely.  I went right to paddles and a keyer.
> I have about 20 various CW capable radios, every one of them has a built in keyer
>   Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing?
>
> Leroy AB7CE
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GRANT YOUNGMAN
> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 9:11 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
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>>
>> A straight key ... any quality straight key.  Don't move to paddles or
>> a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing.
>>
>
> I have to agree.  Straight key first, without question.  VIbroplex, J-38,  yada yada, just about anything that is a decent key.  Many to choose from.  Learn the code and most importantly GOOD timing.  Get your speed up.  Then worry about a bug or single/dual lever paddles and the different keyer modes, and don’t be in a hurry to move to something glitzy.
>
> Grant NQ5T
>
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