[Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

[Leroy Marion]

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
To: Elecraft List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest


> 
> 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