[Elecraft] kxpd3 question

[Edward R Cole]

When I was studying for my Novice (1958) I did not have a code 
practise machine (did borrow one for a week), so I practised by 
sending to my self with a straight key.  I found a way to set my 
super-regen receiver such that by grounding a spot on the board 
caused it go into oscillation with resulting tone in the speaker.

I got very good at sending up to 20 wpm with the straight key.  I 
bought a Bencher about three years ago and have yet to master using 
it.  Guess its either straight key or keyboard.  Keyboard actually is 
better on eme because I can have several canned replies saved and 
click to send them,  Machine CW is perfectly formed.

eme'rs suggest 15-17 wpm as optimum due to fading off the moon.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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