I have to disagree. I use two fingers for typing. One on each hand. I can
type as fast as I need for a cw or SB contest with NA or CT. Touch typing is
not a requirement for being a good contester. Ken, N4UK
Dan/W4NTI <w4nti@mindspring.com> wrote:
> You need to learn how to 'touch type'. 1 or 2 fingers is not going to cut
it. Sorry, facts are facts.
Dan/W4NTI
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Vickers"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 11:20 AM
Subject: [SECC] Logging ?
> Guys, I need some advice. After reading AA4Z's mention that he used
computer
> logging for the first time in a contest this past weekend. I've decided
to
> try and develope my lack of typing skills. Until about 3 yrs ago I'd never
> used a type writer or computer. So I'm doing the CW contest by hand and
> 'huntin & peckin' at the same time to log each Qso. Only geting on to hand
> out a few pts doesn't provide much practice. Past health prob's plus
being
> over the hill doesn't help matters. hi
>
> Any suggestions as to how to become proficient at transfering what I copy
> in my head to the keyboard ? I decided last night to start copying W1AW
and
> typing it, but having just graduated from 1 finger to 2 it's going to be
an
> uphill battle.
>
> Any suggestions are appreciated. To use Bruces term--- there may be
another
> "old dog" out there that needs some new tricks. Tnx es 73, John WA4TT
>
>
>
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