Juha Jussila's Page

Your Call Sign

NI2M

How many years have you been performing QRQ CW

Since 1974, starting in my native Finland (signed OH1HX) but there's been times when I was QRT, but I've always liked CW. Played chess on the air once on CW which was quite memorable for many reasons.

What speed do you like to run QRQ CW

35-40WPM working my way to 50WPM.

Your favorite key, paddle or bug

Begali Pearl (Gold). Goal is to be able to send at 50WPM on a paddle without errors.......Perhaps a tall order, but I am not shying away from a challenge ever : )

Your favorite cw keyboard

I haven't gotten to KBD'ing yet.

Your favorite cw sending software

Haven't used any, but have stuck to iambic paddle and whatever the rig's got built in so far.

Your Rig, Antenna and RF Power

ICOM IC-756Pro III, tri-band vertical (20/15/10) and Buddistick on 40 m, putting out around 100W.

Your QSK preferences

Semi-Break for now. Perhaps full-QSK later.

Your favorite headphones or speakers for listening to cw

I only have one pair right now, el cheapo one by MFJ but may want to upgrade eventually.

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

So far, I've not used any PC or software tools but rather working at it little by little. I am now researching different tools and welcome suggestions.