Unleashing Morse Code - SKCC # 25995
I've recently committed to learn how to use a "straight key" when sending CW. Except for contests I will refrain from using the electronic keyer on my radio, or the cw keyboard, or built in memory macros to send CW. These are generally accepted tools for contesting, and every contester that I know of uses them, but they are preventing me from "overlearning" CW as I really want to do. Last week I joined the Straight Key Century Club and was given lifetime member number 25995. The 599 tie in is beautiful, and completely a CW coincidence! As of today the latest new member is 26013. What a difference a week makes. The straight key relies on the operator to form the dits and dahs and the timing between letters and words. As a result no two operators sound exactly alike, and each operator develops their own "accent" which can be recognized as the sound of their fist. Impressive. My goal is to practice sending 15-20 minutes per day, so that I am p