Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
Go with a paddle and electronic keyer, or use the inbuilt rig keyer, Iambic or not is up to you, also Mode A or B whichever feels comfortable. You can play with the straight if you wish key when you know how good CW sounds. Most important... LISTEN to what good CW sounds like, using programs such as "Koch Trainer", "Just Learn Morse Code" and "Morse Runner" for contest practice. Lots of good CW on air but also lots of VERY poor CW, spacing is important. Good luck... 73, Denis F5VJC On 1 December 2014 at 08:08, Vic Rosenthal wrote: > I don't agree. How does a straight key help you achieve proper spacing? > Some of the worst sending I've ever heard comes from straight keys. Just > get a paddle and let the keyer do its job. Your job will be to pay > attention to the letter and word spacing. > Also, as others have said, don't get an expensive paddle until you have > enough experience to know what you want. The old Bencher BY1 is cheap and > good. > > Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO > > > On Dec 1, 2014, at 5:51 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > > > > > A straight key ... any quality straight key. Don't move to > > paddles or a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing. > > > > 73, > > > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > > > >> On 2014-11-30 10:27 PM, Tom Blahovici wrote: > >> Ok > >> So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best > key to start with? > >> With the k3 of course. > >> > >>> On Nov 30, 2014 10:04 PM, Ray Sills wrote: > >>> > >>> And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language. Even > >>> if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX > >>> operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH, > >>> name, WX, RST. And when it's a DX station running... well, all you > >>> get is your call and report (5nn). Many DX operators know enough > >>> English to do the same in voice, but not all. CW fills in that gap. > >>> > >>> 73 de Ray > >>> K2ULR > >>> KX3 #211 > >>> > >>> > On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote: > > If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: > > 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. > Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing > it. > 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW > like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. > > You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. > No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. > > > Leroy AB7CE > > > > > On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: > > Hi > > Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've > > been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the > > K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only > > know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been > > on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. > > Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs > > from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me > > to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes > > around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. > > 73's Tom > > va2fsq.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to raysil...@verizon.net > >>> > >>> __ > >>> Elecraft mailing list > >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >>> > >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > >>> Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca > >> __ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > >> Message delivered to li...@subich.com > >> > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to k2vco@gmail.com >
Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW
I couldn't agree more. I'm glad I finally discovered the single-lever paddle after more than ten years of struggling with iambic. It is so much easier to use the single-lever and it is much more forgiving for small timing errors. I wrote about it on my blog some time ago: http://la3za.blogspot.no/2013/06/the-advantage-of-single-lever-paddle.html After that I got the tiny Palm single-lever paddle. Barry K3NDM wrote > Tom, > As a beginner, don't get hung up on iambic. - Sverre, LA3ZA K2 #2198, K3 #3391, LA3ZA Blog: http://la3za.blogspot.com, LA3ZA Unofficial Guide to K2 modifications: http://la3za.blogspot.com/p/la3za-unofficial-guide-to-elecraft-k2.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-CW-decoder-and-CQ-CW-contest-tp7595261p7595290.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
I don't agree. How does a straight key help you achieve proper spacing? Some of the worst sending I've ever heard comes from straight keys. Just get a paddle and let the keyer do its job. Your job will be to pay attention to the letter and word spacing. Also, as others have said, don't get an expensive paddle until you have enough experience to know what you want. The old Bencher BY1 is cheap and good. Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO > On Dec 1, 2014, at 5:51 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > > A straight key ... any quality straight key. Don't move to > paddles or a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > >> On 2014-11-30 10:27 PM, Tom Blahovici wrote: >> Ok >> So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best key to >> start with? >> With the k3 of course. >> >>> On Nov 30, 2014 10:04 PM, Ray Sills wrote: >>> >>> And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language. Even >>> if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX >>> operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH, >>> name, WX, RST. And when it's a DX station running... well, all you >>> get is your call and report (5nn). Many DX operators know enough >>> English to do the same in voice, but not all. CW fills in that gap. >>> >>> 73 de Ray >>> K2ULR >>> KX3 #211 >>> >>> On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote: If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing it. 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. Leroy AB7CE > On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: > Hi > Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've > been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the > K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only > know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been > on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. > Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs > from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me > to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes > around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. > 73's Tom > va2fsq.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to raysil...@verizon.net >>> >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to li...@subich.com >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k2vco@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW
Tom, As a beginner, don't get hung up on iambic. It's really for the advanced CW operator. It requires a double paddle, or squeeze key set and when you squeeze the paddles, you send alternating dits and dahs. Whether you send a dit or a dah first, is a matter if which side you squeezed first. There all kinds of keys out there. As a beginner who most likely is not going to run high speed, almost any paddle set will work as long as the paddles move smoothly. The important thing is that it has a heavy enough base not to move around during excited sending. A Bencher is probably not a bad starting point. It uses a spring to make the paddle work and it doesn't feel all that bad. I use a good Vibroplex most of the time with an old Brown Brothers as my other main paddle set. I also have my first set which is an FYO set that Bencher copied. No matter what kind of paddle set you get, you are going to need to adjust it for you. Whether you get spring loaded or magnetic tension paddles, the watch word is smoothness and response. At low speed response is not usually an issue. The rest of it is cosmetic. If there is a good CW operator near you, go see him and ask to play with his key/paddle set and see what it feels like. And then ask him why he sets his paddles as he does. 73, Barry K3NDM On 12/1/2014 12:05 AM, Tom Blahovici wrote: I like the comment about going through an intermediate step... Maybe I'll look at a paddle instead. So what's this about iambic? What are the types of paddles out there? On Nov 30, 2014 11:42 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Sun,11/30/2014 8:25 PM, Leroy Marion wrote: Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing? It's been nearly 60 years since I went through that. Paddles and keyers did not exist -- we had "bugs," but did start on straight keys. But bugs are inherently different from the paddle/keyer combo. Perhaps one of the CWOps guys who are working with CW Academy can offer an opinion. Mine is that sending good CW is mostly a matter of training our brain and fingers to mimic the good CW that we hear. Unless you're a real straight key "pro," they're far too slow for most on air CW, so if you're going to learn what you're going to use, I don't see the value in going through an intermediate step. BTW -- if you want to get a great start on CW (or build your skills), by all means take advantage of CW Academy. This is the brainchild of K6RB and a few other CWOps members, and it's been quite successful. http://www.cwops.org/ I'm a proud member of CWOps, but not very active. It's a great group. Membership is by invitation. You don't need to be a member to be in CW Academy or the many on-the-air events. Check out the website. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k3...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
There is nothing inherent in a paddle that causes bad CW any more than a straight key causes bad CW. There is tons of horrible CW sent with straight keys. Just listen a bit. They are not hard to find. If you want to learn good timing with either a paddle or straight key then practice sending and let a computer decode what you send. It will spot most all errors regardless of the method of sending. Sloppy timing has nothing to do with the instrument used. It is 100% with the op and their failure to practice with whatever they are using. Poor timing is plentiful from both straight keys and paddles. 73 de dave ab9ca/4 On 11/30/14 11:09 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing? Absolutely not! One need only listen to the number of *BAD* fists with paddles - maladjusted keyers, letters run together, "short" word spaces, missing dits, etc. are all quite common. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-11-30 11:25 PM, Leroy Marion wrote: If I had to use a straight key, I would give up CW entirely. I went right to paddles and a keyer. I have about 20 various CW capable radios, every one of them has a built in keyer Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing? Leroy AB7CE -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GRANT YOUNGMAN Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 9:11 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest A straight key ... any quality straight key. Don't move to paddles or a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing. I have to agree. Straight key first, without question. VIbroplex, J-38, yada yada, just about anything that is a decent key. Many to choose from. Learn the code and most importantly GOOD timing. Get your speed up. Then worry about a bug or single/dual lever paddles and the different keyer modes, and don’t be in a hurry to move to something glitzy. Grant NQ5T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to li...@subich.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ho13d...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW
I have from the Schurr Profi to home made keys. One of the best I have is the Norcal paddles Kit key,. It’s a magnetic(versus springs ) type key. I did put silver contacts on it. It was picked up by Vibroplex and made as the Code Warrior, I think. I don’t think Elecraft sells the magnetic paddles by Bencher anymore. Another favorite that is in use right now is the N3ZN key, also magnetic tension. Now that my hand has become partially paralyzed, I am using computer key board Keying, and I like it a lot. Probably the wave of the future and the saving technology for CW. Also used for PSK31 and other modes. Leroy AB7CE -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Blahovici Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 10:06 PM To: Jim Brown Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW I like the comment about going through an intermediate step... Maybe I'll look at a paddle instead. So what's this about iambic? What are the types of paddles out there? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
> Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing? Absolutely not! One need only listen to the number of *BAD* fists with paddles - maladjusted keyers, letters run together, "short" word spaces, missing dits, etc. are all quite common. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-11-30 11:25 PM, Leroy Marion wrote: If I had to use a straight key, I would give up CW entirely. I went right to paddles and a keyer. I have about 20 various CW capable radios, every one of them has a built in keyer Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing? Leroy AB7CE -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GRANT YOUNGMAN Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 9:11 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest A straight key ... any quality straight key. Don't move to paddles or a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing. I have to agree. Straight key first, without question. VIbroplex, J-38, yada yada, just about anything that is a decent key. Many to choose from. Learn the code and most importantly GOOD timing. Get your speed up. Then worry about a bug or single/dual lever paddles and the different keyer modes, and don’t be in a hurry to move to something glitzy. Grant NQ5T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to li...@subich.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW
I like the comment about going through an intermediate step... Maybe I'll look at a paddle instead. So what's this about iambic? What are the types of paddles out there? On Nov 30, 2014 11:42 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On Sun,11/30/2014 8:25 PM, Leroy Marion wrote: > > Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing? > > It's been nearly 60 years since I went through that. Paddles and keyers > did not exist -- we had "bugs," but did start on straight keys. But bugs > are inherently different from the paddle/keyer combo. Perhaps one of the > CWOps guys who are working with CW Academy can offer an opinion. Mine is > that sending good CW is mostly a matter of training our brain and > fingers to mimic the good CW that we hear. Unless you're a real straight > key "pro," they're far too slow for most on air CW, so if you're going > to learn what you're going to use, I don't see the value in going > through an intermediate step. > > BTW -- if you want to get a great start on CW (or build your skills), by > all means take advantage of CW Academy. This is the brainchild of K6RB > and a few other CWOps members, and it's been quite successful. > http://www.cwops.org/ I'm a proud member of CWOps, but not very active. > It's a great group. Membership is by invitation. You don't need to be a > member to be in CW Academy or the many on-the-air events. Check out the > website. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW
I’m not a CW operator, but if you have any RSI issues from computer use, be careful about spending a lot of time with a straight key. Professional telegraphers got an early version of RSI called “glass arm”. It appears that you can avoid that with excellent technique, the same way you avoid RSI on a computer. But I have not heard of RSI injuries with paddles. wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:42 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Sun,11/30/2014 8:25 PM, Leroy Marion wrote: >> Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing? > > It's been nearly 60 years since I went through that. Paddles and keyers did > not exist -- we had "bugs," but did start on straight keys. But bugs are > inherently different from the paddle/keyer combo. Perhaps one of the CWOps > guys who are working with CW Academy can offer an opinion. Mine is that > sending good CW is mostly a matter of training our brain and fingers to mimic > the good CW that we hear. Unless you're a real straight key "pro," they're > far too slow for most on air CW, so if you're going to learn what you're > going to use, I don't see the value in going through an intermediate step. > > BTW -- if you want to get a great start on CW (or build your skills), by all > means take advantage of CW Academy. This is the brainchild of K6RB and a few > other CWOps members, and it's been quite successful. http://www.cwops.org/ > I'm a proud member of CWOps, but not very active. It's a great group. > Membership is by invitation. You don't need to be a member to be in CW > Academy or the many on-the-air events. Check out the website. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to wun...@wunderwood.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Getting Started With CW
On Sun,11/30/2014 8:25 PM, Leroy Marion wrote: Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing? It's been nearly 60 years since I went through that. Paddles and keyers did not exist -- we had "bugs," but did start on straight keys. But bugs are inherently different from the paddle/keyer combo. Perhaps one of the CWOps guys who are working with CW Academy can offer an opinion. Mine is that sending good CW is mostly a matter of training our brain and fingers to mimic the good CW that we hear. Unless you're a real straight key "pro," they're far too slow for most on air CW, so if you're going to learn what you're going to use, I don't see the value in going through an intermediate step. BTW -- if you want to get a great start on CW (or build your skills), by all means take advantage of CW Academy. This is the brainchild of K6RB and a few other CWOps members, and it's been quite successful. http://www.cwops.org/ I'm a proud member of CWOps, but not very active. It's a great group. Membership is by invitation. You don't need to be a member to be in CW Academy or the many on-the-air events. Check out the website. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
I agree, straight key first--unless you have tendon or other issues in your hand/wrist/arm--in which case go to paddles. I can't use a straight key any more for more than 20 minutes without a lot of pain. Have fun! Oh, one more thing--there are fewer lids, asholes, and many more superb ops and just plain interesting people on CW :-) 73 Eric WD6DBM GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: > >> >> A straight key ... any quality straight key. Don't move to >> paddles or a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing. >> > >I have to agree. Straight key first, without question. VIbroplex, J-38, >yada yada, just about anything that is a decent key. Many to choose from. >Learn the code and most importantly GOOD timing. Get your speed up. Then >worry about a bug or single/dual lever paddles and the different keyer modes, >and don’t be in a hurry to move to something glitzy. > >Grant NQ5T > > > >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >Message delivered to norrislawfi...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
If I had to use a straight key, I would give up CW entirely. I went right to paddles and a keyer. I have about 20 various CW capable radios, every one of them has a built in keyer Does not a paddle and keyer give you perfect timing? Leroy AB7CE -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GRANT YOUNGMAN Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 9:11 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest > > A straight key ... any quality straight key. Don't move to paddles or > a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing. > I have to agree. Straight key first, without question. VIbroplex, J-38, yada yada, just about anything that is a decent key. Many to choose from. Learn the code and most importantly GOOD timing. Get your speed up. Then worry about a bug or single/dual lever paddles and the different keyer modes, and don’t be in a hurry to move to something glitzy. Grant NQ5T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
> > A straight key ... any quality straight key. Don't move to > paddles or a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing. > I have to agree. Straight key first, without question. VIbroplex, J-38, yada yada, just about anything that is a decent key. Many to choose from. Learn the code and most importantly GOOD timing. Get your speed up. Then worry about a bug or single/dual lever paddles and the different keyer modes, and don’t be in a hurry to move to something glitzy. Grant NQ5T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] What key?
On Sun,11/30/2014 7:50 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: If you want a paddle, the Benchers are very good. There isn't as wide a choice in straight keys. My opinions. :) In today's world, only a purist needs or wants a straight key. I agree the Bencher paddles are very good, and they're a bargain compared to the others mentioned. The least expensive way to buy one is used as part of a MFJ keyer that has one built it. That's because of MFJ's reputation for quality. :) I have 3 or 4 Benchers, all bought used. Paddles don't wear out. Several years ago, I fell for a Begali, and I have a hard time sending with it. One of my friends has an N3ZN that he brings to Field Day and CQP expeditions. It's a nice looking paddle, but I haven't used it. So my advice is to buy a used Bencher, and spend on something else only after you're a seasoned CW op. Most rigs have decent keyers, so you only need an outboard keyer for use with a contesting program to overcome issues with how they work with Windoze to send CW. The Winkey, an inexpensive kit, has become an accepted standard. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
Hi I knew I shouldn't of asked I now have suggestions of probably about 40 or so keys... I'll think I'll start pure.. Just a straight key. I had one, but the spring flew out and I never found it. So I guess the vibroflex? On Nov 30, 2014 10:52 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > I like the Vibroplex straight keY--it's smooth. For paddles, the Brass Racer > paddle (also Vibroplex, both current production). If you get the Bug bug, > buy an older Vibroplex bug with the "I" style damper, and a Vari-Eze (bar > style) to slow it down. You can send perfect code from 11wpm up. The > Champion and Lightning models had the old"I" damper. You can then extend the > Vari-eze straight out the rear of the bug. You can't do that with > newer-style dampers. The Viz Vertical is also a great bug that can be slowed > down--just ask Tom to make you a double-length weight, and extend it up > beyond the damper peg. Some will tell you to buy these brass weights sold > for another use, or just use solder. These have never worked for me. If you > add too much weight, it screws up your timing--you need the longer arm. > > Just please do not become one of the many lids who send at 13wpm with their > bugs making 30wpm dits. Ewww! And keep your contacts clean to avoid that > awful scratchy sound > > I'm happy to work a QRS sked on the air with you on CW anytime. > > 73 > > Eric WD6DBM > > Tom Blahovici wrote: > > >Ok > >So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best key to > >start with? > >With the k3 of course. > > > >On Nov 30, 2014 10:04 PM, Ray Sills wrote: > >> > >> And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language. Even > >> if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX > >> operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH, > >> name, WX, RST. And when it's a DX station running... well, all you > >> get is your call and report (5nn). Many DX operators know enough > >> English to do the same in voice, but not all. CW fills in that gap. > >> > >> 73 de Ray > >> K2ULR > >> KX3 #211 > >> > >> > >> On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote: > >> > >> > If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: > >> > > >> > 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. > >> > Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing > >> > it. > >> > 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW > >> > like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. > >> > > >> > You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. > >> > No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. > >> > > >> > > >> > Leroy AB7CE > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: > >> >> Hi > >> >> Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've > >> >> been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the > >> >> K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only > >> >> know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been > >> >> on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. > >> >> Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs > >> >> from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me > >> >> to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes > >> >> around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. > >> >> 73's Tom > >> >> va2fsq.com > >> > __ > >> > Elecraft mailing list > >> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > > >> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > >> > Message delivered to raysil...@verizon.net > >> > >> __ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > >> Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca > >__ > >Elecraft mailing list > >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > >Message delivered to norrislawfi...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: ma
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
I like the Vibroplex straight keY--it's smooth. For paddles, the Brass Racer paddle (also Vibroplex, both current production). If you get the Bug bug, buy an older Vibroplex bug with the "I" style damper, and a Vari-Eze (bar style) to slow it down. You can send perfect code from 11wpm up. The Champion and Lightning models had the old"I" damper. You can then extend the Vari-eze straight out the rear of the bug. You can't do that with newer-style dampers. The Viz Vertical is also a great bug that can be slowed down--just ask Tom to make you a double-length weight, and extend it up beyond the damper peg. Some will tell you to buy these brass weights sold for another use, or just use solder. These have never worked for me. If you add too much weight, it screws up your timing--you need the longer arm. Just please do not become one of the many lids who send at 13wpm with their bugs making 30wpm dits. Ewww! And keep your contacts clean to avoid that awful scratchy sound I'm happy to work a QRS sked on the air with you on CW anytime. 73 Eric WD6DBM Tom Blahovici wrote: >Ok >So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best key to >start with? >With the k3 of course. > >On Nov 30, 2014 10:04 PM, Ray Sills wrote: >> >> And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language. Even >> if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX >> operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH, >> name, WX, RST. And when it's a DX station running... well, all you >> get is your call and report (5nn). Many DX operators know enough >> English to do the same in voice, but not all. CW fills in that gap. >> >> 73 de Ray >> K2ULR >> KX3 #211 >> >> >> On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote: >> >> > If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: >> > >> > 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. >> > Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing >> > it. >> > 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW >> > like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. >> > >> > You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. >> > No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. >> > >> > >> > Leroy AB7CE >> > >> > >> > >> > On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: >> >> Hi >> >> Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've >> >> been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the >> >> K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only >> >> know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been >> >> on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. >> >> Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs >> >> from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me >> >> to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes >> >> around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. >> >> 73's Tom >> >> va2fsq.com >> > __ >> > Elecraft mailing list >> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> > >> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > Message delivered to raysil...@verizon.net >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >Message delivered to norrislawfi...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
A straight key ... any quality straight key. Don't move to paddles or a bug until you learn proper timing/spacing. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-11-30 10:27 PM, Tom Blahovici wrote: Ok So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best key to start with? With the k3 of course. On Nov 30, 2014 10:04 PM, Ray Sills wrote: And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language. Even if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH, name, WX, RST. And when it's a DX station running... well, all you get is your call and report (5nn). Many DX operators know enough English to do the same in voice, but not all. CW fills in that gap. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote: If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing it. 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. Leroy AB7CE On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: Hi Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. 73's Tom va2fsq.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to raysil...@verizon.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to li...@subich.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] What key?
Blond, brunett, redhead... Chevy, Ford, Plymouth ... It's mostly a matter of personal preference, but until you "know" CW, you're not likely to be qualified to know what you like. If you want a paddle, the Benchers are very good. There isn't as wide a choice in straight keys. If you have ample funds Google N3ZN Keys. I have one of Tony's straight keys and one of his paddles. They're both wonderful. Many are fond of the Begali line of keys. 73 Ken - K0PP On Nov 30, 2014 8:27 PM, "Tom Blahovici" wrote: > Ok > So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best key > to start with? > With the k3 of course. > > On Nov 30, 2014 10:04 PM, Ray Sills wrote: > > > > And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language. Even > > if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX > > operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH, > > name, WX, RST. And when it's a DX station running... well, all you > > get is your call and report (5nn). Many DX operators know enough > > English to do the same in voice, but not all. CW fills in that gap. > > > > 73 de Ray > > K2ULR > > KX3 #211 > > > > > > On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote: > > > > > If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: > > > > > > 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. > > > Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing > > > it. > > > 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW > > > like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. > > > > > > You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. > > > No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. > > > > > > > > > Leroy AB7CE > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: > > >> Hi > > >> Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've > > >> been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the > > >> K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only > > >> know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been > > >> on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. > > >> Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs > > >> from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me > > >> to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes > > >> around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. > > >> 73's Tom > > >> va2fsq.com > > > __ > > > Elecraft mailing list > > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > Message delivered to raysil...@verizon.net > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to kengk...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
Tom ... get a paddle and plug it into your K3! Many will tell you you need to start with a straight key, and only when you're competent can you actually try out a paddle. You will find they are universally old, as am I, but get a paddle, plug it in and send! I use the Bencher HexKey from Elecraft at home, my field radio uses a little paddle from American Morse Equipment ... other than the checks I've written, I have no financial interest, etc, etc. I have a couple of standard Benchers too, one I use left handed on the Winkey. I've used several of the "high end" paddles [not mine] and they are very smooth and easy. That's probably not your goal right now, give it time and practice and maybe it will be. Welcome to the world of Morse!! 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.org On 11/30/2014 7:27 PM, Tom Blahovici wrote: Ok So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best key to start with? With the k3 of course. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
Ok So I'm sure this is going to get a lot of opinions... What's the best key to start with? With the k3 of course. On Nov 30, 2014 10:04 PM, Ray Sills wrote: > > And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language. Even > if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX > operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH, > name, WX, RST. And when it's a DX station running... well, all you > get is your call and report (5nn). Many DX operators know enough > English to do the same in voice, but not all. CW fills in that gap. > > 73 de Ray > K2ULR > KX3 #211 > > > On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote: > > > If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: > > > > 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. > > Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing > > it. > > 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW > > like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. > > > > You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. > > No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. > > > > > > Leroy AB7CE > > > > > > > > On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: > >> Hi > >> Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've > >> been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the > >> K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only > >> know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been > >> on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. > >> Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs > >> from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me > >> to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes > >> around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. > >> 73's Tom > >> va2fsq.com > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to raysil...@verizon.net > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language. Even if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH, name, WX, RST. And when it's a DX station running... well, all you get is your call and report (5nn). Many DX operators know enough English to do the same in voice, but not all. CW fills in that gap. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Nov 30, 2014, at 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote: If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing it. 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. Leroy AB7CE On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: Hi Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. 73's Tom va2fsq.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to raysil...@verizon.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
Tom, I've used the Elecraft CW decoder; it's OK, but not great. I now use CWSkimmer. It appears to be heads and shoulder above what Elecraft coded. Some my buddies use CWget. They seem to really like that program. However, there is technique that needs to be learned. As I stated, I use Skimmer. I set it up for the proper offset and CW tone I use, the same as that for my KX3. At this point the trick is to "zero beat" the station you want to work using the spot button on the KX3. This should align the other guy for proper decoding. You won't do runs this way, but you will work a lot of stations. It worked amazingly well this weekend on 40 where the QRM level was unreal. I use search and pounce for contesting and do pretty well. Try it, and good luck. 73, Barry K3NDM - Original Message - From: "Tom Blahovici" To: "lmarion" Cc: "elecraft" Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 8:13:19 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest That sounds interesting. I tried calling CQ with the terminal but that was a disaster. Inevitably, the answering station was enough off frequency that the radio wouldn't decode. Also one thing I noticed with the decode. 9 out of 10 times the station returned my call, the first letter was decoded incorrectly, and no, I did send a V. 73's Tom On Nov 30, 2014 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote: > > If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: > > 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. > Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing it. > 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW > like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. > > You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. > No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. > > Leroy > AB7CE > > > > On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: > > Hi > > Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've been on > > the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the K3's built in CW > > decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only know the letters CQ 5NN > > TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been on CW before so all DXCC's were > > 'new'. > > Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs from > > around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me to CW. Now I > > want to learn it so the next time the contest comes around I'll enjoy it > > that much more. Was a blast. > > 73's Tom > > va2fsq.com > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k3...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
Even better than calling CQ, listen. Then, follow the advice of The Old Timer: "When you hear 'em, call 'em!" It's just that simple. Mastery of CW will pay rich dividends if you want to be a DXer. All the top ones have mastered it. 73 de W6OGC Jim Allen On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 7:08 PM, lmarion wrote: > If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: > > 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. > Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing it. > 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW > like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. > > You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. > No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. > > Leroy > AB7CE > > > > On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: > >> Hi >> Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've been on >> the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the K3's built in CW >> decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only know the letters CQ 5NN TU >> and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been on CW before so all DXCC's were >> 'new'. >> Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs from >> around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me to CW. Now I >> want to learn it so the next time the contest comes around I'll enjoy it >> that much more. Was a blast. >> 73's Tom >> va2fsq.com >> >> __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to jalleninv...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
That sounds interesting. I tried calling CQ with the terminal but that was a disaster. Inevitably, the answering station was enough off frequency that the radio wouldn't decode. Also one thing I noticed with the decode. 9 out of 10 times the station returned my call, the first letter was decoded incorrectly, and no, I did send a V. 73's Tom On Nov 30, 2014 8:08 PM, lmarion wrote: > > If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: > > 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. > Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing it. > 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW > like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. > > You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. > No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. > > Leroy > AB7CE > > > > On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: > > Hi > > Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've been on > > the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the K3's built in CW > > decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only know the letters CQ 5NN > > TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been on CW before so all DXCC's were > > 'new'. > > Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs from > > around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me to CW. Now I > > want to learn it so the next time the contest comes around I'll enjoy it > > that much more. Was a blast. > > 73's Tom > > va2fsq.com > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to tom...@videotron.ca __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
If you want to work more DX than you ever thought possible: 1. Learn enough CW to do basic exchanges. Your speed and proficiency will increase dramatically by just doing it. 2. Get on 30 meters. Other countries have not abandoned CW like the USA has. You will work DX after DX station. You can even call CQ with QRP power and work stations worldwide. No need to wait for contests with their special rules and pileups. Leroy AB7CE On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: Hi Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. 73's Tom va2fsq.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
This also was my first contest with my new KX-3. I didn't use the decoder because I use mostly CW in my every day ops. The interface with my new logging program with its access to DX spots gave me the most DXCC contacts ever! I worked the world in couple of hour with only 5 watts. Sent from my iPod On Nov 30, 2014, at 16:32, Tom Blahovici wrote: > Hi > Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've been on the > air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the K3's built in CW > decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only know the letters CQ 5NN TU > and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. > Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs from around > the world. This was a new experience and introduced me to CW. Now I want to > learn it so the next time the contest comes around I'll enjoy it that much > more. Was a blast. > 73's Tom > va2fsq.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to gordi...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
You will find that your DX increases a lot if you use CW! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-11-30 at 18:32 -0500, Tom Blahovici wrote: > Hi > Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've been on the > air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the K3's built in CW > decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only know the letters CQ 5NN TU > and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. > Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs from around > the world. This was a new experience and introduced me to CW. Now I want to > learn it so the next time the contest comes around I'll enjoy it that much > more. Was a blast. > 73's Tom > va2fsq.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
Tom, cwops.org and click on CW Academy. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.org On 11/30/2014 3:32 PM, Tom Blahovici wrote: This was a new experience and introduced me to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. 73's Tom va2fsq.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest
Hi Just thought I'd drop a note about the Elecraft CW decoder. I've been on the air for a number of hours hunting new DXCC's with the K3's built in CW decoder. This was my first time using CW, I only know the letters CQ 5NN TU and that's it! ( OK E also) Never been on CW before so all DXCC's were 'new'. Armed with that and a spotting program I racked up 50 new dxccs from around the world. This was a new experience and introduced me to CW. Now I want to learn it so the next time the contest comes around I'll enjoy it that much more. Was a blast. 73's Tom va2fsq.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
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Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Full break-in
QSK and full break-in mean the same thing. Not full break-in means that you are holding TX state between bauds. That is what happens when you turn QSK off. Fast QSK or QRQ QSK (CW QRQ option in CONFIG menu) has to do with making the TX/RX state flips take so little time that you can hear between bauds at 70 wpm. 73, Guy K2AV On Sat, Nov 29, 2014 at 4:14 PM, George Rebong wrote: > I set my K3 to QSK but I don't know how to make it FULL BREAK-IN. Is there > some thing in the MENU how to set it to full break-in? > > > -- > George Rebong > KE6TE > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k2av@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Full break-in
Hold down the QSK side of the [BAND] button watch the VFO B text Holding down the QSK side again, toggles between FULL and SIMI break in. the VFO B text will tell you when it switches, as well as the QSK text under VBO A's display when you are in FULL from page 30 in the manual: Hold QSK to select full break-in (QSK icon on) or semi break-in operation. QSK allows others to “break” your CW transmission by sending one or two characters. With semi break-in selected (QSK off), the K3 returns to receive mode after a time delay you set using DELAY. VOX must be turned on in CW mode to enable both full and semi break-in operation. If PTT is selected (VOX icon off), transmit must be activated using PTT or by tapping XMIT . PTT is sometimes activated using a foot switch. For ultra-fast CW full break-in at up to 100 WPM, set CONFIG:CW QRQ to ON. If CW QRQ is OFF, max speed using VOX is 60 WPM, and PTT is required for 60 to 100 WPM. 73 & GB K5OAI Sam -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K-Line-Full-break-in-tp7595245p7595258.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - Q4, Q5 resistance check
Johnny, Those changes would not make a significant difference in the readings except for the Q6 base to ground measurement. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/30/2014 10:26 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: Hello Don, Thanks. I was given an application note Rev B, April 2006. The R11 and R30 were replaced by 4.7 ohm and 33 ohm respectively. I followed this note and replaced these two resistors instead of the values mentioned in KX1 Owner's Manual May 2010. Is this matter the resistance check? 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Don Wilhelm 收件人︰ Johnny Siu ; Elecraft 傳送日期︰ 2014年11月30日 (週日) 10:24 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - Q4, Q5 resistance check Johnny, That is too low. Check the value of R24, R9, R27, R11 and R10. Check carefully for any solder bridges. You might also want to try new batteries in your DMM and try reversing the leads on your DMM just in case its polarity is reversed from normal. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/30/2014 9:11 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: Hello KX1 builders, The construction of KX1 runs all ok up to page 54. However, the resistance check for Q4 base and collector, Q5 base only give 5.6k resistance towards ground instead of >10k as mentioned in the manual. Please advise whether this is still ok. I would like to make sure that before going to alignment & test - part III. 73 Johnny VR2XMC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w3...@embarqmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX1 - Q4, Q5 resistance check
Hello Don, Thanks. I was given an application note Rev B, April 2006. The R11 and R30 were replaced by 4.7 ohm and 33 ohm respectively. I followed this note and replaced these two resistors instead of the values mentioned in KX1 Owner's Manual May 2010. Is this matter the resistance check? 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Don Wilhelm 收件人︰ Johnny Siu ; Elecraft 傳送日期︰ 2014年11月30日 (週日) 10:24 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - Q4, Q5 resistance check Johnny, That is too low. Check the value of R24, R9, R27, R11 and R10. Check carefully for any solder bridges. You might also want to try new batteries in your DMM and try reversing the leads on your DMM just in case its polarity is reversed from normal. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/30/2014 9:11 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: > Hello KX1 builders, > The construction of KX1 runs all ok up to page 54. However, the resistance > check for Q4 base and collector, Q5 base only give 5.6k resistance towards > ground instead of >10k as mentioned in the manual. > Please advise whether this is still ok. I would like to make sure that > before going to alignment & test - part III. > 73 > Johnny VR2XMC > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - Q4, Q5 resistance check
Johnny, That is too low. Check the value of R24, R9, R27, R11 and R10. Check carefully for any solder bridges. You might also want to try new batteries in your DMM and try reversing the leads on your DMM just in case its polarity is reversed from normal. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/30/2014 9:11 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: Hello KX1 builders, The construction of KX1 runs all ok up to page 54. However, the resistance check for Q4 base and collector, Q5 base only give 5.6k resistance towards ground instead of >10k as mentioned in the manual. Please advise whether this is still ok. I would like to make sure that before going to alignment & test - part III. 73 Johnny VR2XMC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX1 - Q4, Q5 resistance check
Hello KX1 builders, The construction of KX1 runs all ok up to page 54. However, the resistance check for Q4 base and collector, Q5 base only give 5.6k resistance towards ground instead of >10k as mentioned in the manual. Please advise whether this is still ok. I would like to make sure that before going to alignment & test - part III. 73 Johnny VR2XMC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
