Chuck Broadwell, W5UXH

79, Male

Las Cruces, NM

United States

Profile Information:

Your Call Sign
W5UXH
How many years have you been performing QRQ CW
Around 30-45 years
What speed do you like to run QRQ CW
45 to 65 on kbd; sometimes can handle 70 on kbd; can only handle up to 35 or 40 on paddle if feeling fresh
Your favorite key, paddle or bug
Begali Graciella (on loan courtesy of K6KX)
Your favorite cw keyboard
Homebrew, ChipKit / PIC32 uProc with PS-2 keys; Combined keyer + keyboard
Your favorite cw sending software
none
Your Rig, Antenna and RF Power
K3, KPA500, KAT500, very poor low CF wire fed with window line, center at about 18 feet, ends 3 feet, also 6-BTV
Your QSK preferences
100% QSK, (must be able to hear a break between characters at 60 wpm to be happy); I probably have not operated non qsk since late 1960 (licensed in June 1960)
Your favorite headphones or speakers for listening to cw
cheap Radio Shack headset, MFJ-281 speakers
What has been your most effective way of training practice, to copy and send qrq cw
Never did "train", just had qsos for past 54 years

Comment Wall:

  • Chuck aa0hw

    Hi Chuck,
    Nice to have you join the site.
    Welcome !
    chuck

    Feb 16, 2010

  • Brett Miller

    Very nice stuff you have here Chuck, and I have been wanting to try the Graciella for years.  Hope to run into you on the air or set up a sked sometime.  73   -Brett KI4DBK

    Apr 14, 2011