Joseph L. Pontek, Sr.'s Page

Your Call Sign

V31JP

How many years have you been performing QRQ CW

25 or so years

What speed do you like to run QRQ CW

35+, but I been getting rusty with few to talk to.

Your favorite key, paddle or bug

Jones Key paddles or MagPad paddles. I been playing with bugs again, also, but still QRS with them.

Your favorite cw keyboard

I want to try keyboarding as my arthritis is giving me fits with my keys.

Your favorite cw sending software

I have tried Logger32 key board and SD's keyboard.

Your Rig, Antenna and RF Power

IC-765, TS-850, OMNI VI. HF2V and working getting my Thunderbolt quad up. At my other QTH, I have a 10-30 MHz LPDA @ 72 feet and a 3 element 40 mtr Yagi at 82 feet.

Your QSK preferences

I am finally becoming used to QSK

Your favorite headphones or speakers for listening to cw

Heil Pro Plus

What has been your most effective way of training practice, to copy and send qrq cw

Listen, listen, listen