VERY USEFUL FEATURE!
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 3:19 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: CW Sending Via The Computer Keyboard
Thanks for the clarification, David.
I'll keep this in mind for future reference.
Tom Behler: Kb8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "David W Wood" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: CW Sending Via The Computer Keyboard
> Tom
>
> I think it stands for
>
> Enter sent message.
>
> It is a function whereby the contest exchange, in CQ mode, is send after a
> given number of characters is input. This saves the delay between
> entering
> the callsign and the exchange being sent.
> It speeds up the Q rate no end!
>
>
>
> 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 1:16 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: CW Sending Via The Computer Keyboard
>
> David:
>
> What is the ESM facility in the N1MM software?
>
> I'm actually considering N1MM, or possibly Writelog as alternative loggers
> to N3FJP, although I know there is quite a learning curve with both, and
> that they do take some ingenuity to set up correctly.
>
> These programs, though, certainly are on my list of things to keep
> thinking
> about in order to improve contest capabilities here.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David W Wood" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 4:01 AM
> Subject: Re: CW Sending Via The Computer Keyboard
>
>
>> 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
>>>
>>
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