Subj : MORSE CODE
To : Richard Brumbaugh
From : David Pratt
Date : Wed Sep 13 2000 04:45 pm
-=> Quoting Richard Brumbaugh to David Pratt <=-
RB> In my opinion sending test should still be required. Just listen to
RB> some of the newcomers sending that can't be read.
Yes, I agree Richard. Personally, I do prefer to use a straight key.
While near perfect code can be achieved with an elbug, perfect morse
lacks personality. It is good to be able to recognise a ham by his
"fist". The motto of the UK Tops CW Club springs to mind... "Where
fists make friends".
73
David
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