[Elecraft] KX2 CW tx decode for practicing

[Jim Ewing]

FWIW, I started back into CW at start of 2015, and agree getting on the air
is essential.  But, I have also found that if I use a code reader to read
out what I send with straight key or bug in particular, in addition to
getting on the air, it really helps with weighting and rhythm.  I find that
if I just send without paying attention to that, I have no idea what I am
sounding like, even if I try to listen.  Could be just me.  I use a reader
on my Android phone called Morse Code Agent - just put the phone near the
speaker and it reads out what I am trying to send - or does not read it out
if my weighting or rhytim is off.  Useful feedback, especially when you are
just getting into it, in order not to develop habits that can hurt later.
Or so it has seemed to me.  73, Jim Ewing N4TMM



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I agree with Ray. Even if your fist is really rough it is simply great
practice for both of us; you sending and me receiving. And you'll be
surprised at how fast you improve!

73, Ron AC7AC

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Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 10:13 AM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 CW tx decode for code practicing using external
straight key

Hi Bjorn:


Personally, I think the best way to practice morse using a hand key, is to
simply get on the air and make QSOs.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211