I did the same thing, Ed. This strategy works well for me. However, 20% of my contacts were using SSB. For CW, I am proud to say I only sent a canned response twice.
Great job. I dont go faster than 20 wpm on field day. Maybe even 18. Going too fast loses some ops who would have called back if it were a bit slower. Though I might go 30 or 35 on CQ WW. Field Day should be relaxed and welcoming to all. 73.
I have to wonder how many more contacts that station would have made if he had slowed down just a tad bit more. His sending was great, I copied him after a few passes but I could have gotten him on the first pass if he had sent just a bit slower.
Ed, thanks for sharing. I did a combo of SSB and CW, but also did some "canned radio-generated responses" as well as hand keying. But I was always listening for their class and section before or after I made the contact. It is a lot of fun.
What is the name of the blue-and-white logging system on your screen? Thank you for your informative videos. Keep up the good work. I am learning CW and find them helpful.
@W4EMB Thank you for the quick reply and kind offer. I saw the same logger screen at a Field Day I visited but did not get a chance to ask anyone about it. I am a new channel subscriber. Keep up the good work!
Nice job Ed, it can be nerve-wracking but once you get into a rhythm making the contacts gets easier. I think you meant to send 1D (B is for QRP and not on mains power).
I am working to improve my skill set daily. some day I hope to get over the 60wpm hurdle... but at present time I am stuck at "Half the speed of smell".. Thanks for watching. (for anyone reading this that does not know...~BB is a jokester.... a dry one.... but a jokester none the less... But he's a good Dude.
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I did the same thing, Ed. This strategy works well for me. However, 20% of my contacts were using SSB. For CW, I am proud to say I only sent a canned response twice.
Our journey is a work in progress, but isnt it fun Savi?!
Great job. I dont go faster than 20 wpm on field day. Maybe even 18. Going too fast loses some ops who would have called back if it were a bit slower. Though I might go 30 or 35 on CQ WW. Field Day should be relaxed and welcoming to all. 73.
I have to wonder how many more contacts that station would have made if he had slowed down just a tad bit more. His sending was great, I copied him after a few passes but I could have gotten him on the first pass if he had sent just a bit slower.
Ed, thanks for sharing. I did a combo of SSB and CW, but also did some "canned radio-generated responses" as well as hand keying. But I was always listening for their class and section before or after I made the contact. It is a lot of fun.
Don! one of the most radio active guys out there . Thanks Don ! K? KC?.. hihi
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What is the name of the blue-and-white logging system on your screen?
Thank you for your informative videos. Keep up the good work. I am learning CW and find them helpful.
I use N3FJP If you want to know more about it and Learning CW, please let me know. Shoot me an email. Im good on QRZ.
@W4EMB Thank you for the quick reply and kind offer. I saw the same logger screen at a Field Day I visited but did not get a chance to ask anyone about it. I am a new channel subscriber. Keep up the good work!
Nice job Ed, it can be nerve-wracking but once you get into a rhythm making the contacts gets easier. I think you meant to send 1D (B is for QRP and not on mains power).
(you are right... i corrected my latter contacts... oops)
Good luck with your Field Day operating. I'm not participating this year but listening to CW to improve my copying skills 73 & GL
Thank Jim! How long is a bike ride from Louisville to Clarksville? hihi... I will plan another Louisville trip again soon for sure!
@@W4EMB A little over 200 miles. No BIG DEAL. In 2011 , I did a 165 mile one day ride from Terre Haute, IN to Richmond, IN. Almost 16 hours.
Appears to be a bit messy. Other people's kids can send and receive at 45 wpm. What's wrong with you? ~BB 🤞🏽
I am working to improve my skill set daily. some day I hope to get over the 60wpm hurdle... but at present time I am stuck at "Half the speed of smell".. Thanks for watching. (for anyone reading this that does not know...~BB is a jokester.... a dry one.... but a jokester none the less... But he's a good Dude.