Lee wrote: > I have just signed up to this list, so I have not seen this whole > thread, but I have to say that I am disapointed with what I am > hearing. I agree that hams should take pride in their sending, but I > also believe that hams should encourage new hams by helping them out, > not by shunning them just because their code is sloppy.
Relax, Lee. Relax. This is a classic case of one's needing to read all of the thread before getting bent out of shape. The thread discussed in the main the difficulties and "distinctive" Morse telegraphy that sometimes results from use of a mechanical bug, like the classic Vibroplex keys. The "interesting" Morse styles that may result from such key use is often attributed to those having long and sometimes professional experience as a Morse operator. This is a topic that has been discussed by operators ever since bugs appeared more than 100 years ago (see the reference in one post to a **1964** QST article). New operators were not once, even in passing, a part or subject of this discussion. The list archives may always be reviewed in order to properly analyze the content of a thread. See http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft . > I know I wasn't perfect when I first put my hand to the key and I > would bet that most of you were not either. I wonder how many abandoned > the hobby because nobody would answer their CQ. Back in the days when Morse testing was required, most classes held by ham clubs tried to get students ready **only** to pass the five wpm copy test. These classes invariably turned out hams who had no capability to send at any speed Morse that could be deciphered. The only real corrective measure required student work with an "Elmer" with some patience. Sending **good** Morse is always more difficult than reading good Morse. > Lee > Currently Expired (was N4RKI) Welcome back, Lee. 73, Mike / KK5F ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
