Lee Danner Sommerman's Page

Your Call Sign

SM6PDS

How many years have you been performing QRQ CW

I am quite new in QRQ. Most of my contacts goes in ordinary speed.
The SMHSC (Swedish High Speed Club), did accept me, as a member, about a year ago.
Then my interest for QRQ training increased
Speeds that seemed impossible to copy, some years ago, is now pretty easy, at least when below 40 WPM.

What speed do you like to run QRQ CW

At 35 WPM - it is a speed most hams can handle with ease.
But, I like to get answered in around 40 WPM, when I make CQ, as it gives natural training to come further.

Your favorite key, paddle or bug

"Magnetic Classic", Begali brand.

Your favorite cw keyboard

Nil

Your favorite cw sending software

"PicoKeyer Plus" a nifty little thing from US.

Your Rig, Antenna and RF Power

IC-7000, 100 W. Large loop antenna, vertically hanging in high trees. Covers all HF.

Your QSK preferences

F-BK

Your favorite headphones or speakers for listening to cw

SONY MDR-RF840R

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

Listening to "impossible-to-copy-speeds" IRL.