thanks tom.
Yes, as in all things, practice does improve once method and ability over
time.
The farnsworth method is what i am learning...actually, i am learning mostly
due to a cw course that is offered on one of the local 2 meter repeaters
after a tuesday night net...the operator uses the computer generated words
and letters to insure accuracy and speed...and i believe he uses the
farnsworth method of 5wpm, but a character speed of probably about 12 wpm at
this stage.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: cw versus txt messaging


>     Colin:
>
> All I can say is "practice, practice, practice!".  In addition, be sure
you
> are learning the code using the Farnsworth method, where the character
speed
> is about 15 WPM, and the sending speed is 5 WPM.  The sending speed is
> determined by the space between the characters.
>
> As you get more comfortable with the code, try to increase the sending
speed
> to about 7 or 8 WPM;  that way, the 5 WPM test will seem like a piece of
> cake when you get there, which will help during the stress of the test.
>
> Try to find a way to review QSO segments such as those that appear on
> license exams.  Most CW practice materials have such qsos in them already.
>
> Finally, as you are copying the code, don't look back to try and figure
out
> what was sent as more code is being given.  This just causes you to fall
> behind, and usually gets to the point where you can't catch up.  Just copy
> what you think you hear, and put things together later from your notes.
>
> Hope this helps a little.
>
> Best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 8:33 PM
> Subject: Re: cw versus txt messaging
>
>
> > speaking of CW.
> > I am working on becoming perficient at 5 words a minute to pass the CW
> 5WPM
> > requirement to get HF privilages here in Canada.
> > What i am looking for are any bad habbits i should watch out for while
> > learning the code, as well as any general, or even specific tips and
> tricks
> > that experienced hams can pass on to me regarding the learning of the
> code.
> > My goal is to be perficient enough in CW at 5WPM in order to pass the 3
> > minute send, and three minute receiving of cw at 5WPM that is required
by
> > the test, by the 25th of June.
> > In other words, i want this thing mastered, or at least where i am good
> > enough, to get pass the test by field day so that i may participate
> without
> > supervision in an active field day HF station.
> > Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> > 73
> > Colin, V A6BKX
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 6:22 PM
> > Subject: Re: cw versus txt messaging
> >
> >
> > > I go around 25 comfortably and had to work to copy it.  I think it was
> 30
> > wpm.
> > > Really cool!
> > >
> >
>