Ed,

I agree.  When I studied code, I did lots of listening and writing, and
almost no sending.  When I took the test, I discovered that I was able to
send as fast as I received (13 words per minute) without difficulty.

Steve

On Monday 5/23/05 11:09 Ed Malmgren wrote:
>I don't think sending CW to yourself does much for your getting your speed
>up.  I think every one should start with a straight hand key unless there is
>a physical problem.  Listen to W1 AW code practice or and to the ham bands
>to other hams, that will do more for your speed than anything else.  Ed K7UC
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "r.mcmanomy" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 8:25 AM
>Subject: Moris code keyer
>
>
> > Hello I have started to learn my    Morris code so I can up grade to
> > General.
> > After I have got the code down I feel that if I can send the code to
> > myself
> > as well it would help me learn.
> > A friend of mine gave me a old straight key but for me it is hard to make
> > the dots and dashes.
> > So does anyone have any suggestions on a good but cheep paddle key?
> >  thanks!
> > Just because you can not see the stars does not mean you can not reach for
> > them.
> >