Ronnie and Rick,
Not to debate the issue, but I have heard folks make the statement they can
send faster than they can receive. I guess I'm just old and confused, but
for some reason, I can't seem to understand how that is possible....it is
not important, but just something that confuses this OF.
A couple of other things I did mean to mention to Ronnie but they escaped my
memory whilst writing my note to him...I would strongly suggest two things,
one of which is a controversial/hot button for some but one I strongly
believe in. That is, if not too late, DO NOT learn to use the Iambic
method....I really don't want to get into a debate on this issue and will
simply state my opinion that the disadvantages of learning only Iambic FAR
outnumber any advantage (IMHO).
Secondly, if you are going to be a serious contester, I highly recommend you
start with a computer logging system...I don't do any serious contesting
anymore, and therefore I still use the pencil/paper log (a real millstone
around one's neck). I can't recommend any contest/logging programs but I
know there are many out there that are great...and some that would work
nicely with your new Omni 6+, I'm sure.
Ronnie, I would be happy to share the reasons for my feelings on the Iambic
issue with you directly, if you so desire. Just let me know....
Again, sincere best wishes....until our paths cross on the bands, 73
Tony, W4FOA
----- Original Message -----
From: "NJ0IP" <Rick@dj0ip.de>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 11:20 AM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Finally got a Omni VI+ now I need a CW Elmer
> Ronnie,
>
> Most of us send CW much faster than we can copy it. Although it's a great
> help to run QSO's, it's also very important to spend a lot of time just
> copying (and trying to copy) CW which is being sent faster than your 100%
> copy level. If you make any mistakes, nobody even knows (Hi) so you won't
> have any guilty feeling towards the other station, etc. You'll soon find
> you can copy "short bursts" much faster than you can copy long QSO text.
> Bob's suggestion to just try to copy RST, QTH, and Name in your head is an
> excellent one. Although I do not feel comfortable at speeds over 30 wpm
> (anymore) for normal QSOs, I can easily copy contest exchanges at 40 to 45
> wpm. The pencil slows you down. For the contest you need to receive the
> [short burst] report in you head and afterwards write the short text down
or
> type it into a computer.
>
> Put it this way, the practice receiving is like studying before a test,
and
> successfully completing a QSO is like passing the test. You spend a lot
> more time studying than you do actually taking the test.
>
> Good luck and hope to work you in the big CQ WW DX contest in November.
>
> 73
> Rick
> DJ0IP
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of ke4vpn
> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 5:09 PM
> To: Tentec@Contesting. Com
> Subject: [TenTec] Finally got a Omni VI+ now I need a CW Elmer
>
>
> Hello again,
> Well after getting the Omni VI+ figured out this past weekend, and finally
> getting brave enough to get on cw once again, I find I need some cw help.
I
> can not blame it on the rig anymore hi. I need someone who is willing to
> help me get my speed up and teach me how to contest. I am struggling along
> at around 13 wpm and its killing me. I want to get my speed up to the 20
to
> 25 wpm range so I can do some contesting. My poor ole brain just aint
quick
> enough to figure out how to do it on my own. I would very much like to set
> up a sked with someone who is willing to help a pure beginner. I have
tried
> several other options and none have worked. So im asking the best cw group
> on the net for help. I will try my best to work around any sked that will
> work for anyone brave enough to help me. I will follow instructions as
best
> that I can and practice as needed. Right now I have no idea of where to go
> to just ragchew on cw and would like to meet someone on the air to just
> practice. I have a great desire to be a good cw operator and somehow,
> someway I will make it. Please help me if you can. I know this is crazy to
> ask, but I thought I would try it anyway. Please email direct at
> ke4vpn@carolina.rr.com if interested in helping me.
> Thanks
> Ronnie
> KE4VPN
>
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