Paul Christensen's Page

Your Call Sign

W9AC

How many years have you been performing QRQ CW

50 years.

What speed do you like to run QRQ CW

40 wpm.

Your favorite key, paddle or bug

QSK, LLC TP-1 and Begali Stealth.

Your favorite cw keyboard

Logitech 810 (Bluetooth)

Your favorite cw sending software

Tcomms4_64 bit by WF3T.

Your Rig, Antenna and RF Power

Many, but primarily Elecraft K3s and a heavily modified ANAN 7000DLE SDR for full QSK (see QRZ page for details). Over eight ETO/Alpha and ACOM amps. My remote station is at the Okefenokee Swamp, SE Georgia. Two towers: 140 ft and 100 ft.

Your QSK preferences

Full QSK.

Your favorite headphones or speakers for listening to cw

Sony MDR-7506

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

Many years of listening, copying only in my head and no CW readers, ever.