"Dee D. Flint" wrote in message
gy.com...

"Greg Doughty" wrote in message
...
Wow! Thanks so much for the support. I thought I would get some
negative
feedback but you guys are awesome. As far as setting up times, my
daughter is
usually in bed by about 9pm. I get nervous though. That is what blew
it
the
first time I took the code. It's funny too, I find it difficult to send
as
well, but I read a lot about how people find sending easier than
receiving. I
actually have to write down what I want to send before I do it. Oh
well,
practice makes perfect!!!


73
Greg


That's because we've all been there and done that. Early on I had a real
old-timer answer me and he must have been going at least 35wpm, probably
been doing code since radio began. After several requests, he got down to
what I could handle, about 10wpm, and stayed with me for a few minutes and
then gracefully said goodbye. I sensed that going so slow was a strain
for
him but he still was willing to spend a few minutes with me.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE


It really is difficult for those able to copy above 30 wpm to slow down to
ten. Its not a macho thing, really.

Also now a days many folks use puters to send and readers to copy. Ive been
answered by someone going 20 when I called at 40 and they copied just fine,
and no ask for a QRS.

But, what I do is slow down if answered by someone slower than I was
sending. I feel that is courtesy and good operating practice.

Also be aware that this time of year the low bands are skipping out like
crazy. If your too close together you may not hear each other at night.

Dan/W4NTI