Some prefer the challenge of isolating a CW signal in order to decode it. They use filtering. Eliminating interference is difficult. Interference comes from numerous sources.
An exchange of call signs is the desired result in a pile up or contest exchange. Sending at a lower speed does not improve the probability of accomplishing that communication goal. CW speed is a critical part of the communication equation. An operator sending at 15 wpm has 1/3 the rate of success than one who sends at 45 wpm. The later sends his call 3 times to only one for the slower station. Simple math. It might sound like bragging. A thinking person will understand how critical speed is to a CW operator. Some rely upon filtering. That only gets you so far with the goal. I like the improved success that comes adding speed. Bragging ? I like to succeed. I use every tool I have. Just my way of competing. Some can do it better than others. Jim W9VNE Sent from my iPhone ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
