Gian Luca Cazzola IK4EWX's Page

Your Call Sign

IK4EWX

How many years have you been performing QRQ CW

27

What speed do you like to run QRQ CW

Now 32-35wpm, in the past 40-45wpm

Your favorite key, paddle or bug

WBL or Mercury by N2DAN paddle (with superkeyer 3)
In the late times I am using Vibroplex Presentation Bug with TenTec Corsair II

Your favorite cw keyboard

none

Your favorite cw sending software

N6TR in contest, now TR4W (TR for windows)

Your Rig, Antenna and RF Power

FT1000MP 100w,
Cubic Astro 102BXA 100w and wonderful qsk
TenTec Corsair II - 100w first class rtx
Elecraft KX1 4w
(rarely on dx/new one Henry 2KD with 1200w)
Antenna Force12 C4, inv.vee

Your QSK preferences

the Cubic Astro 102BXA full break in, even better than those on TenTec Corsair II

Your favorite headphones or speakers for listening to cw

Sony MDR7506 headphones
Senneiser HD424X - lighter for long contest
A big Tannoy 12DMT (it is true even if it seem a joke)

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

QRQ program by Fabian