Ron:

No wirries, at least as far as I'm concerned.

As you know, the keying speed is quite easy to adjust on the TS590, and I
certainly don't mind slowing down for someone who is getting back up to
speed.

After all, I'm sure many many CW ops did that for me when I was getting back
up and running in the 1990's.

So, when you feel ready, let us know, and I'm sure a number of us will be
happy to try to work you.

Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:11 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: First CW contact in over 10 years

Lou, and all,

I'm rusty, but Lou, not quite down to 5 WPM rusty! <lol> I worked OE3XMA
this afternoon, and he was going around 35 WPM; admittedly, I struggled with
copying him and had to work to get his call, especially with the QSB and QRM
on 20 meters, but he is in the logbook. To work someone more comfortably, I
am probably copying closer to 12 or 15 WPM solid. My paddle and keyer are
giving me more trouble than my copying! <lol> I just need lots more
practice. I'm absolutely certain that most of you can totally smoke me; so,
I'm afraid to try to work you guys until I get closer to your league. I'm in
the little league, and most of you fellows are in the big league pros!
<Smile>

Ron, K8HSY