[Elecraft] experience with CW and settings

[KC6CNN]

I found an article by Tony McClenny, N3ME that stated in part:
 
"CW Operation:
Wayne (N6KR) provides the following for anyone using the K3 to decode CW.
"If you're seeing E's and T's, try using a much narrower bandwidth, 50-150
Hz, and turn on the noise blanker to reduce the level of impulse noise. I
recommend using THR 2 or 3 for most signals, and THR 1 for very weak
signals. These fixed settings usually work better than AUTO.
When there is no CW signal above the required threshold, you'll see random
characters decoded"

I am trying some of the suggestions both on and off list. 
I guess much depends on my area noise, antenna and there is not one size
fits all settings. 
I appreciate all the help and suggestions. It gives me things to try and see
what works for me. 
Now if I can get every one to zero beat me. hihi I call cq and it seems like
the guys that have to really try to go slow for me get right on zero beat.
Then there are those that I have to hit the rit button and seems like I spin
the rit knob like crazy. So I am now being cautious and trying to zero beat
each person I answer. 
Thanks again everyone for all the help and suggestions. 
TNX
Gerald - KC6CNN




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KC6CNN - Gerald
K2 # 5486
K3 # 6294
KX3 # 757
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