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John miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 26 Jan 2003 09:00:02 -0500
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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
Owner: J E M Racing need sponsors and crew help
to chat with me  AOL instant messenger JEMracing3
----- 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.
> >

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