[Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

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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