For those interested in CW contesting and some slower speed operators (at least guys who will QRS) try the NAQCC Sprints once a month: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html
State QSO parties sometimes have a bit more QRS activity as well. I always QRS if it sounds like I need to, it saves on repeats and keeps to guy trying to copy you from getting too frustrated. I know some of the contest folks refuse to go under 30WPM. Depending on what you're trying to do in a contest, (win is definitely one of the top reasons hihi) slowing down, or even having a QSO, goes a long way keeping anti-contest sentiment down and maybe even recruiting a new contester. I wish the old "Novice RoundUp" was still around... 73, Julius n2wn _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com