Joseph L. Pontek, Sr.

Male

Hopkins Village, Stann Creek District

Belize

Profile Information:

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

Comment Wall:

  • Imre Forro KV1I

    Hi Joe Welcome to QRQcw  I hope to catch you on the band soon.

    73 Imi HA7AP

  • Petr Ourednik

    Joe, I am sending best greetings from OK land! I hope that you recovered fully from your surgery some time ago. See you on the air soon. 161 de Petr, OK1RP