[Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

[Grady Harper]

Stop using readers and the keyboard.  Find a conversation (qso) and listen/copy.  Practice.  When you are comfortable copying answer a call.  Most cw operators will try to send at your speed.  I was where you are now.  I still get “stage fright” now and then.  The more you do it the better you get, about like everything else.  Just remember to help the new guys.  That’s how our hobby works.

AJ4YA
Grady
Wendell, NC

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> On Oct 5, 2018, at 11:29, Michael Blake via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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> A bit off topic but I think many Elecraft users are CW people.  My station is completely set up for good CW (K3s, KPA500, KAT500, KX3 with paddle, Vibroplex Code Warrior) and I can send and copy relatively well up to about 20 WPM but I seem to lack the interest to grab the horns and actually engage in a CW contact.  I have several very good code readers and CW keyboard applications but I believe they actually prevent me from really getting into it.
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> Any suggestions in how to actually create some interest or thrill that will entice me to engage in more CW operations?
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> If you wish to reply off line please use k9jri at Mac dot com.
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> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
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