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Since you're not trying to pass any exams and not likely to be handling
traffic for a while, I would practice code not writing anything down. This
helps as you begin to recognize words rather than letters, letters rather
than dits and dahs. All you will need for sending with that rig is a
straight key at first, then a paddle. What side of the apartment building
are you on? This might determine whether we can even hear your 5 watts when
you put it on 20, 17 or 15 meters.
73,
Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, Maryland
Home: http://lras.home.sprynet.com
Work: http://www.loc.gov/nls
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Pat Gormley
> Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 1:19 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: New Rig Purchase
>
> Eric perhaps practicing with w1aw and your brailler might get you started.
> Which speed are you at right now? If you're at 10 wpm try copying the
> plain
> text at 13. You'll initially make a lot of mistakes. Don't worry the
> key
> is getting used to the speed. the accuracy will come as that happens. 73-
> pat kk3f
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:59 PM
> Subject: Re: New Rig Purchase
>
>
> > Hi Pat,
> > I could never copy code with a Brailler or a typewriter.
> >
> > Maybe if I'd worn headphones. I didn't and I found the noise of a
> > typewriter
> > or Brailler just too distracting.
> >
> > Now I've got to make the long climb to get my speed up again.
> >
> > Between the Gordon West cd's that I have and listening on the air I'll
> get
> > there.
> >
> > 73's,
> >
> > Eric
> > KU3I
> >
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