[Elecraft] kxpd3 question

[Eric J]

I'm with Ron. I've been in the hobby since 1957. CW has always been used 
as some sort of ham radio purity test. It was used to keep people out of 
the hobby altogether for decades. Many of those who persevered, learned 
the code under duress to get their license, then never touched a key 
again. And there's no evidence CW as a gatekeeper prevented lids as many 
of the worst offenders were General class or higher who had to have 
passed a code test.

As empty as the CW portions are now, except during any contest, I 
welcome anyone who knows enough code to make a QSO. Perfect code is not 
necessary for reliable communication. Besides, I love hearing all the 
various fists, and enjoy recognizing individuals by their fist.

Eric KE6US


On 11/9/2017 3:03 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
>>> With respect, obsessing over perfect code is like demanding that no 
>>> one speak your favorite language without an accent of any sort.
>>>
>>> It's easy to do. Use a keyboard with pre-stored messages.
>>>
>>> But many of us prefer non-canned messages even if they involve some 
>>> oddities in the sending.
>>>
>>> I've encountered far more nearly-impossible or impossible to copy 
>>> fists from commercial operators aboard ships than I've heard on the 
>>> Ham bands.
>>>
>>> I certainly would never want to deter someone learning Morse from 
>>> using it on the air, even if the best they can do is a roughly sent 
>>> Name-RST-QTH-73 QSO. That was the whole point of the Novice 
>>> licenses: we learn faster with real-world experience on the air.
>>>
>>> I'm always ready to drop down to whatever speed the other station is 
>>> sending to help a new CW operator get "his feet wet" and have fun.
>>>
>>> 73, Ron AC7AC
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>>> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KENT TRIMBLE
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:41 PM
>>> To: Dave Sublette; Elecraft
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] kxpd3 question
>>>
>>> What we DO need to obsess over is sending perfect code.
>>>
>>> There's precious little of it out there.
>>>
>>> What device is used to send it is irrelevant.
>>>
>>> Dave is right on all points.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Kent  K9ZTV
>>>
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