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It's been a long hard road but I finally have net access good enough to do iCW. I live in a very rural area in the middle of about 60k acres of woods. Satellite internet just doesn't make it for iCW. Finally got a cell booster and found out 750 MHZ RF does NOT like trees. The system came with a 4 element yagi. Tried several different spots, not consistent enough. Now I've got an 8 element up around 70 ft. in a tree that has a somewhat clearer shot to the tower and it's working reasonably well.…See More

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"Finally have somewhat decent internet access. Still some glitches, but about the best I'll ever get at this QTH."

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"Well Brett, it looks like it's now 5 years since you posted this stuff, hi. But thank you, still interesting,relevant, and helpful. 73, Steve, WF3T"

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Your Call Sign: WF3T

How many years have you been performing QRQ CW: 25

What speed do you like to run QRQ CW: Well, I used to consider QRQ 50wpm but I never hear anyone working those speeds now. Finding guys to work at 40 is hard.

Your favorite key, paddle or bug: Schurr

Your favorite cw keyboard: PC to a Winkeyer

Your favorite cw sending software: Usually DX4WIN but also use N1MM+ from time to time

Your Rig, Antenna and RF Power: K3S to dipoles. I have an Acom 2kA but usually only run it for contests I choose to run high power in.

Your QSK preferences: Both the K3S and the Acom do QSK perfectly

Your favorite headphones or speakers for listening to cw: JVC audio headphones.

What has been your most effective way of training practice, to copy and send qrq cw: Operating mobile for many years. And now listening to files.

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Internet access struggle

It's been a long hard road but I finally have net access good enough to do iCW. I live in a very rural area in the middle of about 60k acres of woods. Satellite internet just doesn't make it for iCW. Finally got a cell booster and found out 750 MHZ RF does NOT like trees. The system came with a 4 element yagi. Tried several different spots, not consistent enough. Now I've got an 8 element up around 70 ft. in a tree that has a somewhat clearer shot to the tower and it's working reasonably…

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