Code Buddy

[j s-16]

I've been copying/sending at about 9 wpm for too long.
 I very much want to increase my speed, but I need
someone who is patient to help me do that.  If you are
interested and in the western U.S., especially
California, please email me.
  -Jeff



               
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[Dave Sublette]

Jeff,

I wish I were close to you so that I could help, but KY to the West
Coast is a bit far. I would, however, like to commend and encourage you
to work on your code speed. On the air experience is great, but there
are alternatives. Some keyers have an option to send random code groups.
Also, there are computer programs to help you train for increased speed.
Just a couple of hints from an old guy who has been at it over 50 years
now:

1) There is no magice formula, no tricky technique that will get you
there quicker, regardless of what some advertisements say. Regular
practice, daily if possible, is the method to do it. Steady and sure
progress, sometimes frustrating, will get you there. The catch here is
that, as adults, we have other responsibilities tht demand our time. It
will take a disiplined approach to keep a schedule of practice. Some
folks listen to code tapes (or CDs) in the car during a long commute to
work.

2) You may have to take a break after a bit. Perhaps you will have to
limit your practice sessions to 15 minutes or so. This is tiring stuff
and the mind gets saturated easily.

3) If you use a computer, set the character speed at 18 to 20 wpm, even
if the code speed is lower. Learning to hear and recognize the
characters at speed will help the ability to copy when the space between
characters shortens as the overall spped of transmisson increases.

4) Spend a little time working contests. You don't have to enter. Most
contest exchanges are simple and repetitive and everyone sends fast. It
will help contition your ear and brain to comprehend faster code, but
only a few characters at a time.

5) Are you a musician or do you like to listen to music? Try listening
to some Bach or Motzart for a few minutes before your code sessions. I
believe that will help.

Good luck Jeff. Learning the code is its own reward. It /IS/ like riding
a bicycle. I go away for weeks at a time, on occasion, and when I get
back to it, I am back to full speed within minutes.

73,

Dave, K4TO
j s wrote:

>I've been copying/sending at about 9 wpm for too long.
> I very much want to increase my speed, but I need
>someone who is patient to help me do that.  If you are
>interested and in the western U.S., especially
>California, please email me.
>  -Jeff
>
>
>
>
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>Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about.
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