[NLRS] Advice on 2M transverter, bricks

Dr. Gerald N. Johnson g369n792j at ispwest.com
Mon Feb 26 13:09:18 EST 2007


On Mon, 2007-02-26 at 06:49 -0600, John P. Toscano wrote:
> 
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> At least during a contest, what I have found is that most operators use 
> SSB, but you need to be prepared to use CW if there's a weak one that 
> you can't make the QSO with on SSB.  Having some CW skill is a very 
> definite plus. My very poor CW skills have saved a significant number of 
> contacts that otherwise would not have happened. (Someday, when I stop 
> working insane hours, I'll get some time to PRACTICE my CW skills and 
> bring them up to a more acceptable level. I definitely have the DESIRE 
> to learn and the ABILITY to learn better CW, all I need is the TIME.)

Work several hours of FD or SS on CW. That will push up the code speed.
> 
> Hope that helps. I look forward to hearing you on the air in a future 
> contest, or whenever!
> 
> 73 de WØJT

73, Jerry, K0CQ




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