The simple answer is "any frequency where you call CQ at QRS speeds" :-)
SKCC (Straight Key Century Club) has attracted a group of folks who tend to run a bit on the slow side (under 20 wpm). I've had several QSOs with OMs running J-38 straight keys clipping along at 12 wpm. I'd suggest trying their frequencies. In my case, I pride myself on matching the other guys speed. I prefer to send at their speed or a tad less. I tend to add a bit more spacing to make each letter clear. I'm always trying to make sure I can be understood. I want to hear "RRR" when the QSO swings back to the other guy. If he can't copy me 100% I'll slow down to increase the odds. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of working K3WWP. Sig conditions weren't all that strong and I heard him QRS a bit during the QSO to make copy a bit easier in the marginal conditions. I did the same. Funny thing was both of us are capable of going faster (I think he can probably bury me) but conditions warranted a slower speed so we did it. It was fun. It was fun to dance the dance with someone who understands how to do it. - Keith - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen W. Kercel Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 5:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Slow Code Watering Holes? Are there particular frequencies where slow code operators who want to talk to other slow code operators hang out? _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
