Cool videos!! Something one realizes when sending QRQ with a staight key
is, that (like the video shows) the key does have to be held down,either
with a clamp or with your left hand. (I clamp my key with my pointer and
middle finger over the heavy base, and thumb down around the edge of my
desk.)
In an attempt to send faster you find yourself pushing and pulling at the
key, about as hard one way as another! After a long rag-chew in excess
of 20some WPM my arm always feels pumped and needs a break...hi...
Some days your fist is near perfect, then the next day its hard to match
the other operators speed. Works best for me not to think about it too
much and just find my rhythm...
Like others have said, never look at printed code characters, it will set
you back when trying to get your speed up. I know, I made that mistake
at one time.
At he bottom of the bands its gets a bit easier hustling DX, most all of the
time just your call on the first go, then 5NN TU
73, Keith
