[Elecraft] Analysis of a CW COMMUNICATION

[Jim Danehy]

Some prefer the challenge of isolating a CW signal in order to decode it.  They use filtering. Eliminating interference is difficult. Interference comes from numerous sources. 

An exchange of call signs is the desired result in a pile up or contest exchange. 

Sending at a lower speed does not improve the probability of accomplishing that communication goal.

CW speed is a critical part of the communication equation. An operator sending at 15 wpm has 1/3 the rate of success than one who sends at 45 wpm.

 The later sends his call 3 times to only one for the slower station. Simple math. It might sound like bragging. A thinking person will understand how critical speed is to a CW operator. Some rely upon filtering. That only gets you so far with the goal. 

I like the improved success that comes adding speed. Bragging ? I like to succeed. I use every tool I have.

Just my way of competing. Some can do it better than others. 

Jim
W9VNE 


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