Well, passed my element one with no problems yesterday and have been trying to
get some contacts on hf with cw. I love cw but 5wpm just isn't cutting it so I
am back to Numorse to bring up my speed. Anyone out there that tried a contact
with me, sorry. I was forever putting out QRS and still not getting it all. I
will be back though as I cannot use phone when the baby is sleeping. The light
*tick-ticking* on the straight key doesn't disturb her as much as me talking.

Thanks
73
G. Doughty

"G. Doughty" wrote in message
...
Well, passed my element one with no problems yesterday and have been
trying to
get some contacts on hf with cw. I love cw but 5wpm just isn't cutting it
so I
am back to Numorse to bring up my speed. Anyone out there that tried a
contact
with me, sorry. I was forever putting out QRS and still not getting it
all. I
will be back though as I cannot use phone when the baby is sleeping. The
light
*tick-ticking* on the straight key doesn't disturb her as much as me
talking.

Thanks
73
G. Doughty


Ahhhhh....a real ham in the making. Don't give up .....keep at it. I'll be
looking for you.

Dan/W4NTI

"G. Doughty" wrote:

Well, passed my element one with no problems yesterday and have been
trying to get some contacts on hf with cw. I love cw but 5wpm just isn't
cutting it so I am back to Numorse to bring up my speed.

Anyone out there that tried a contact with me, sorry. I was forever
putting out QRS and still not getting it all. I will be back though.

You and me both G. (George?) 5wpm didn't work too well for me, so I'm
doing a lot of Numorse. don't forget to listen too, as there is a
difference between the computer spitting out Morse and real on the air
listening.

- Mike KB3EIA -

Hello Guys .... give me a time and I'd be glad to meet
you on 80 or 40 after 9PM ....

God Bless Merrry Christmas ...Tom KI3R
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
t...
"G. Doughty" wrote:

Well, passed my element one with no problems yesterday and have been
trying to get some contacts on hf with cw. I love cw but 5wpm just
isn't
cutting it so I am back to Numorse to bring up my speed.

Anyone out there that tried a contact with me, sorry. I was forever
putting out QRS and still not getting it all. I will be back though.

You and me both G. (George?) 5wpm didn't work too well for me, so I'm
doing a lot of Numorse. don't forget to listen too, as there is a
difference between the computer spitting out Morse and real on the air
listening.

- Mike KB3EIA -

If someone wants to set up a time and frequency, I'd be happy to show up
too.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

"garigue" wrote in message
news:k1qFb.610850$HS4.4472774@attbi_s01...
Hello Guys .... give me a time and I'd be glad to meet
you on 80 or 40 after 9PM ....

God Bless Merrry Christmas ...Tom KI3R
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
t...
"G. Doughty" wrote:

Well, passed my element one with no problems yesterday and have been
trying to get some contacts on hf with cw. I love cw but 5wpm just
isn't
cutting it so I am back to Numorse to bring up my speed.

Anyone out there that tried a contact with me, sorry. I was forever
putting out QRS and still not getting it all. I will be back though.

You and me both G. (George?) 5wpm didn't work too well for me, so I'm
doing a lot of Numorse. don't forget to listen too, as there is a
difference between the computer spitting out Morse and real on the air
listening.

- Mike KB3EIA -

Keep at it. Also keep trying on air work as that will bring your speed up
nicely. Check out the FISTS website and check out their code buddy program.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE


"G. Doughty" wrote in message
...
Well, passed my element one with no problems yesterday and have been
trying to
get some contacts on hf with cw. I love cw but 5wpm just isn't cutting it
so I
am back to Numorse to bring up my speed. Anyone out there that tried a
contact
with me, sorry. I was forever putting out QRS and still not getting it
all. I
will be back though as I cannot use phone when the baby is sleeping. The
light
*tick-ticking* on the straight key doesn't disturb her as much as me
talking.

Thanks
73
G. Doughty

"G. Doughty" wrote

Anyone out there that tried a contact
with me, sorry. I was forever putting out QRS
and still not getting it all. I will be back though as I
cannot use phone when the baby is sleeping. The light
*tick-ticking* on the straight key doesn't disturb her
as much as me talking.

Next time you get the courage to fire up on the air, go to a frequency at
the lower part of most bands ending in "58" like 3558, 7058, 14058, or
21058. Usually you can find people there looking for slower Morse.

73, de Hans, K0HB

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

Greg Doughty wrote:

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!!!

Sounds familiar, Greg! I'm a champion at "flying behind the plane", and
can really get frustrated if I make a mistake. That's my big problem, as
well as having trouble with bg noise - but I'm working on that too.

Yeah, we'll need to get together some evening. I'm good foro either 40
or 80.

- Mike KB3EIA -

"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