[Heathkit] HW-18-2

[Carl]

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From: "john" <johnmb at nc.rr.com>
To: "manualman" <manualman at juno.com>; <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] HW-18-2


>
>>
>> > they saw the rudeness and clear violation of operating procedures
>> > practiced by most during contests.
>
> I doubt "most" is accurate, and while one can certainly focus on the
> negative, you'll also find some of the best ops, with the best ears, the
> most impressive equipment and some really nice people to meet.
>
> It's a thing of beauty to listen to a world class CW op burn though 3 or 4
> per min qsos with high accuracy and efficiency.
>
> John K5MO

When I was really into contesting KQ2M used to operate the big ones. He was 
a classically trained pianist and watching him on CW was awe inspiring, 
especially for about 44 hours of a 48 hour contest. His whole body was in 
motion when the runs were huge.

Im fine at 35 wpm for over 55 years but forget the 44-48 hour stuff! I did 
that in my 20's and early 30's for several years at home or part of a group.

Carl
KM1H


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