For some interesting reading on age related hearing/comprehension, search for: "Phonemic Regression Syndrome" (NOT a joke !)
A quote from one of the pages:" In a "nutshell, these impairments are certainly characteristic of a central auditory processing disorder. We've all heard the term "phonemic regression" defined as a disproportionate inability to understand what others are saying when compared to the individual's degree of hearing loss." Typically, an audiologist at your favorite hearing center can test you for this. It's quite depressing to consider this coming on. It basically affects audible speech, but MAY affect Morse copy as well. 73, Charlie k3ICH -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Barry Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2019 8:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Learning Morse Code Jim Brown-10 wrote > CW contesting is also great for building CW copying skills. > > 73, Jim K9YC Yup. Like the old joke, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" Practice! I also suspect age has a lot to do with it. I was licensed at 12. Upgraded at 13, but couldn't afford a SSB radio for 2-3 years, so did CW only. Found the QRQ guys (in the early 70s) at the low end of 40 CW and programs were available, I found I hit a wall at ~100 WPM, despite practice. Other than contesting, I really haven't been active for the last 5-10 years and my speed has significantly dropped. Barry W2UP -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
