Bert Garcia's Page

Your Call Sign

N8NN

How many years have you been performing QRQ CW

63 years as of 2021. CFO #400.

What speed do you like to run QRQ CW

40-45 by ear, higher using software when band conditions permit.

Your favorite key, paddle or bug

W9WBL V22 paddle, and various custom made paddles.

Your favorite cw keyboard

MFJ-496 or any PC keyboard with software on the computer.

Your favorite cw sending software

DX4WIN is active all the time, FLdigi or CWtype.

Your Rig, Antenna and RF Power

FTDX101D, VL-1000 Quadra, end-fed wire, QRP to KW.

Your QSK preferences

Full break-in when barefoot, semi-break-in when using the amp.

Your favorite headphones or speakers for listening to cw

Heil Proset or hifi amp with two RCA bookshelf speakers.

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

On the air with a keyboard. RufzXP for practice.