No worries, Ron. Part of being a good cW op is slowing down to match the 
other station's speed. I'm sure any of us on this list would be more than 
happy to work you at whatever your speed and rust will bear. Welcome back to 
the bands. 73. Lou  WA3MIX
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr. Ronald E. Milliman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:11 PM
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