Erick,  Best thing to do is listen to qso's regularly.  Try listening to 
someone sending just a bit faster than you can copy.  Before you know it, 
you'll be looking for someone going faster stilll.  Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: Most Memorable Ham Experiences


> HiPhil,
> Do you have any tips as a CW person for me to get my speed back up again?
>
> When I took the Extra Class test I did the 20 words per minute with a 
> slate
> and stylus.
>
> I could copy about thirty words per minute in my head.
>
> Now since I haven't listened nor transmitted I'm probably down below 
> fifteen
> words per minute.
>
> I plan to use CW because from an apartment setting I'll be able to put out 
> a
> signal with low power.
>
> Any tips from a CW expert will be appreciated.
>
> 73's,
>
> Eric
> KU3I