Stop using readers and the keyboard.  Find a conversation (qso) and 
listen/copy.  Practice.  When you are comfortable copying answer a call.  Most 
cw operators will try to send at your speed.  I was where you are now.  I still 
get “stage fright” now and then.  The more you do it the better you get, about 
like everything else.  Just remember to help the new guys.  That’s how our 
hobby works.

AJ4YA
Grady
Wendell, NC

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> On Oct 5, 2018, at 11:29, Michael Blake via Elecraft 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> A bit off topic but I think many Elecraft users are CW people.  My station is 
> completely set up for good CW (K3s, KPA500, KAT500, KX3 with paddle, 
> Vibroplex Code Warrior) and I can send and copy relatively well up to about 
> 20 WPM but I seem to lack the interest to grab the horns and actually engage 
> in a CW contact.  I have several very good code readers and CW keyboard 
> applications but I believe they actually prevent me from really getting into 
> it.
> 
> Any suggestions in how to actually create some interest or thrill that will 
> entice me to engage in more CW operations?
> 
> If you wish to reply off line please use k9jri at Mac dot com.
> 
> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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