Lloyd:

Well, that's the thing about sending CW via the computer keyboard.

I can make it work, but just do not feel comfortable right now employing it 
for a longer rag-chew type of situation.

But, we'll see. ... Perhaps with some more practice, I'll find it easier 
than I think it to be right now.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lloyd Rasmussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 10:09 PM
Subject: Re: CW Sending Via The Computer Keyboard


>I don't think that in contests much is sent faster than 35 wpm, except for
> things that are supposed to be obvious, like 5 9 9.  Note that in contests
> the automatic CW that is sent is function-key macros, one of which will
> contain a callsign that was typed in.  So it's not really the same as a
> keyboard-to-keyboard ragchew.
>
>
>
> Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
> http://lras.home.sprynet.com
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Tom Behler
> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 7:42 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: CW Sending Via The Computer Keyboard
>
> Barb:
>
> Well, in the competitive CW contesting environment, I think many folks 
> come
> close to 35 or 40 WPM.
>
> So, I'm trying to get my code speed up to that level, whether sending via
> the paddles, or maybe the keyboard later on.
>
> But, I realize that's not for everyone.
>
> That's what makes this hobby so great;  there's something in it for
> everyone, even when our interests change over time.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Barbara Lombardi" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 7:15 PM
> Subject: Re: CW Sending Via The Computer Keyboard
>
>
>> How many people are you going to send 40wpm to?
>>
>> Barb K1EIR
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
>> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 4:56 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: CW Sending Via The Computer Keyboard
>>
>> Tom, regarding the board verses the padels, you will find that when you
>> get
>> to about 40 wpm you will most likely be usingthe the board because if 
>> your
>> like me, you make too many errors because ou can't move your hands fast
>> enough for those speeds. 73
>> Ed   K7UC
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 10:51 AM
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: CW Sending Via The Computer Keyboard
>>
>>> Hi, everyone.
>>>
>>> I have been meaning to write this e-mail for quite some time, and 
>>> thought
>>> I'd better do so before I forget again.
>>>
>>> I have been spending some time working on sending CW via the computer
>>> keyboard using N3FJP's AC Log program, but am finding it more difficult
>>> to
>>> get used to than I originally had thought.
>>>
>>> I guess it ultimately boils down to personal preference, and what each
>>> individual feels most comfortable with.
>>>
>>> I still seem to feel more in control with the good old paddles and rig
>>> internal keyer.
>>>
>>> All of this is not to say that I am totally turned off to sending CW via
>>> the
>>> computer keyboardthe.   In fact, like so many things we tinker with, I
>>> may
>>> return to it on occasion to try another strategy, just to see if I can
>>> raise
>>> my comfort level a bit.
>>>
>>> Thanks to everyone who provided thoughts on the topic, when I proposed 
>>> it
>>> a
>>> number of weeks ago.
>>>
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>