[Elecraft] OT: Decoding high speed CW

[Jim Brown]

On Mon,3/28/2016 5:43 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote:
> None of the decoders out there, including the better ones (internal to 
> the K3/K3S and the KX3) decode CW even close to accurately unless the 
> conditions are ideal and the sending operator is close to perfect in 
> his/her sending so the ultimate answer is "suck it up" and learn to 
> decode it in your head. 

I agree. To paraphase the musician's gag -- "How do you get to Carnegie 
Hall? Practice, practice, practice."

The good news is that turning off your decoder and working a CW contest 
with your ears and brain can boost your copy speed by 5 WPM (or more). 
And I agree with recommendations that you spend some time with 
MorseRunner http://www.dxatlas.com/MorseRunner/ MorseRunner was written 
by VE3NEA, author of CW Skimmer and more than a dozen other very useful 
ham programs. MorseRunner and PileupRunner are free; some of the others 
are paid shareware.

And if your schedule and the availability of CW Academy classes permits 
(they tend to fill up in advance), by all means sign up.

73, Jim K9YC