That is also my problem too with 5.  I can copy faster, and actually am
used to faster code because of listening to CW IDS on a scanner every half
hour.  Some people think of it abeing the time, but itis just letters and
numbers as I was explaining to someone.  This agency was sending at least
13 WPM, and whenfist started studying CW I picked them up and the
characters right away.





On Sun, 26 Jan 2003, John miller wrote:

> For me, the 13 words per minute was easier then the 5.  with the 5 my mind
> got to wandering. That's my main problem though, my mind wanders a lot if
> you give it a chance. I'm a danger walking by myself down a busy street.
> John Miller N1UMJ
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "JEFFREY MICHAEL KENYON" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 8:30 AM
> Subject: Re: today's the day
>
>
> > Well, it is not at 13 words a minute any more, and this I think can be a
> > good thing for people who my copy at a slower rate, but think you should
> > copy as if you get asked something you may want to look it up.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 26 Jan 2003, Walt Smith wrote:
> >
> > > I'm not an especially good CW operator, but I never even considered
> > > attempting to write down the CW on either my Novice or General exams.
> Given
> > > the nature of the questions asked, I don't consider this necessary if
> your
> > > CW is any good to begin with and all it's going to do is add one more
> issue
> > > to cause you to be tense.  If you're not confident enough in your CW
> ability
> > > to copy and retain 13 wpm in your head, then you just may not be ready
> to
> > > take the test in the first place.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "JEFFREY MICHAEL KENYON" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 8:16 AM
> > > Subject: Re: today's the day
> > >
> > >
> > > Well, you really have to practice and cipy your code good.  When I could
> I
> > > used the Braille Writer, and when I couldn't do it regularly I used my
> > > notetaker computer to do it.  Using the Braille was better and faster I
> > > thought.
> > >
>