I was a radioman in the Navy back in the late 60's. We copied 5 character groups so there was very little comprehension. I was totally immersed in CW during radioman school and at the end of 6 months could copy 26 WPM. I was the top man in the class but got beat out for first place by a WAVE. I wish that I could remember the method that they used to teach code. Most of the people in the class learned to copy code so it did work. I went almost 30 years without copying a single "dit" when I got back into the hobby. It took me a month to get back up to 20+ wpm.
Dave N1IX -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Wiener Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 2:38 PM To: Elecraft email Subject: [Elecraft] CW recognition > A mistake I see too many hams making is that they will practice > at one speed until they are 100% at that speed before trying > anything faster. Very True. You know, on CW, I kinda like being at about 65 to 70% comprehension. Can't take it for long but it's more "exciting" (too strong a word). Actually, I feel the same way about reading technical material. That way, at a later date you can look back and see what you've mastered. Being puzzled for a time is half the fun. Besides, it's what motivates you to learn. John AB8O > _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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
