[Elecraft] Analysis of a CW COMMUNICATION

[EricJ]

Sending at the speed of the receiving station is usually the best way to 
improve probability of exchanging call signs.

At 45 wpm, most ham ops need you to send your call three times or more 
to get it so you haven't accomplished much in the way of speedier 
communication. Also simple math.

Eric KE6US

On 11/2/2019 3:00 PM, Jim Danehy wrote:
> 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.
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> 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.
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>   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.
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> I like the improved success that comes adding speed. Bragging ? I like to succeed. I use every tool I have.
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> Just my way of competing. Some can do it better than others.
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> Jim
> W9VNE
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>
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