[Elecraft] KX2 CW tx decode for code practicing using external straight key

[Joan]

Bjorn, 

theoretically, it would be possible.  However, our human ability to recognize patterns is remarkably good; and therefore our ‘wetware’ can hear things (such as straight key) without special effort, whereas the machine may see only gibberish.  In principle, machine learning could be applied to this task; but, to my knowledge, none has.

I’ve read that the Morse decoding integrated into the Elecraft firmware is very, very good; however, I would wager a Left Hand Milk Stout that it would fail to decode all but the most precise straight key sending

73 de KX2CW  kn  
~joan

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> On Dec 27, 2017, at 09:35, Bjorn Pehrson <bpehrson at kth.se> wrote:
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> Dear all,
> 
> I am trying to understand if it is possible to get a kx2 decode cw tx for code practising purposes if using a straight key.
> I get everything working nicely using the internal paddle but I cannot get it working with an external straight key connected to the 3.5mm key contact.
> 
> I do manage to get the monitoring side tone but I get no decoding.
> 
> Anyone knows if this soukld be possible and how?
> 
> Bjorn/sa0bxi
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