[K3PZN-List] CW Operation

[Bill Mellema]

Hi Ray,

All of the advice you have received concerning building your skills to 
operate CW is very good. The following is my take. If you know the 
alphabet you can then start copying CW qso's on the bands...there are 
many slower ops on the air you can start with..you will notice your 
speed increase as you continue.  You will at first miss characters but 
your skills will improve as you practice copying. To keep the continuity 
it is much better to practice at least a few minutes a day then once a 
week. There is no substitute for practice. WIAW -ARRL has practice files 
you can download onto your MP3 player.  There are files from 5 WPM to 40 
WPM.

Here is the link:
http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files/   is the link.

I have two MFJ code oscillators with hand keys you are welcome to borrow.

I look forward to working you on the air.

Best 73's

Bill N3WM