Hi Tom

The most important part of high Q rate contesting is reading the call
accurately the first time and inputting it into the database.  This is where
the ESM facility in N1MM comes into play with huge benefits.

In more complex contests, accurate reading of the exchange data is also
essential as one busted character can loose you the points.

Working at 33 WPM back in May when using GB75FOC I peaked 220 Q/H.

73

ATB

David W Wood 
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 12:43 AM
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
>