[Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

[F5vjc]

Go with a paddle and electronic keyer, or use the inbuilt rig keyer, Iambic
or not is up to you, also Mode A or B whichever feels comfortable.
You can play with the straight if you wish key when you know how good CW
sounds.

Most important... LISTEN to what good CW sounds like, using programs such
as "Koch Trainer", "Just Learn Morse Code" and "Morse Runner" for contest
practice.

Lots of good CW on air but also lots of VERY poor CW, spacing is important.

Good luck...

73, Denis F5VJC

On 1 December 2014 at 08:08, Vic Rosenthal <k2vco.vic at gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't agree. How does a straight key help you achieve proper spacing?
> Some of the worst sending I've ever heard comes from straight keys. Just
> get a paddle and let the keyer do its job.  Your job will be to pay
> attention to the letter and word spacing.
> Also, as others have said, don't get an expensive paddle until you have
> enough experience to know what you want. The old Bencher BY1 is cheap and
> good.
>
> Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO
>
> > On Dec 1, 2014, at 5:51 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > A straight key ... any quality straight key.  Don't move to
> > paddles or a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> >   ... Joe, W4TV
> >
> >
> >> On 2014-11-30 10:27 PM, Tom Blahovici wrote:
> >> Ok
> >> So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best
> key to start with?
> >> With the k3 of course.
> >>
> >>> On Nov 30, 2014 10:04 PM, Ray Sills <raysills3 at verizon.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language.  Even
> >>> if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX
> >>> operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH,
> >>> name, WX, RST.  And when it's a DX station running... well, all you
> >>> get is your call and report (5nn).   Many DX operators know enough
> >>> English to do the same in voice, but not all.  CW fills in that gap.
> >>>
> >>> 73 de Ray
> >>> K2ULR
> >>> KX3 #211
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible:
> >>>>
> >>>> 1. Learn enough CW to do basic  exchanges.
> >>>> Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing
> >>>> it.
> >>>> 2. Get on 30 meters.  Other countries have not abandoned CW
> >>>> like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station.
> >>>>
> >>>>   You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide.
> >>>> No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Leroy AB7CE
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote:
> >>>>> Hi
> >>>>> Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've
> >>>>> been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the
> >>>>> K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only
> >>>>> know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been
> >>>>> on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'.
> >>>>> Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs
> >>>>> from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me
> >>>>> to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes
> >>>>> around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast.
> >>>>> 73's Tom
> >>>>> va2fsq.com
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