SKCC Straight Key Sprint Nr.3 - 4/13/08 (Part 1)

Another SKCC CW sprint... I had the bandwidth filter on my K2 set at 2.0 KHz for pretty much the entire sprint. I think this makes the video more interesting, with all those extra signals in the background. I generally favor a wider receive bandwidth anyway; you can hear what's going on around you and maybe snag a QSO or two which you would otherwise miss with a narrow filter.

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Science & Technology

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• AF2Z
• morse
• code
• amateur
• ham
• radio
• telegraph
• key
• telegraphy
• CW
• Elecraft
• K2
• Junker
• yt:quality=high

[moogyboy6]

I love the little "dit-dit" sendoff, very cute. Good series, very informative on real-life CQ procedure and for code practice.

Where in NJ are you, btw? I'm in the Elizabeth/Newark area and am interested in learning more about ham radio (I've read a lot but no license or real experience beyond SWL). I'd like to chat or email with you about the subject sometime if you want since you seem to be pretty experienced. thx 73

[AF2Z]

Thanks. I am in southern NJ, near Philadelphia. I was licensed in the 70's but only got back into ham radio a few years ago after a long absence. I was originally a SWL also. There is no longer a Morse Code requirement for ham radio licenses so we do it just for fun & skill.. Check ARRL.ORG for licensing & training info. You can send me an email via my YouTube channel. 73

[AF2Z]

Thanks, you guys! More to come...

[va7mn]

The K2 has a nice RX. I was originally licensed in 85, been off the air for a few years now, should be around before SKN! Cheers es 73 de va7mn

[magrum21]

Don't know if you're even here any more on YouTube...I see this is an old video, but...nice job! I'm a relatively new Ham (KD8NJZ), and also a member of the SKCC. I'm very QRS at CW, but trying to work at it more. Working on my Centurion. I only have 3 QSOs thus far, hi hi. Trying to find the time when I can concentrate on copying while having a 6 year old son running around can be a challenge. Nice job on the video, and thanks for sharing. 73 de KD8NJZ

[teamfab]

Great video, entertaining and educational.

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[ki6esk]

Hi Drew,

again great video !

73, Curtis

[ThumperKJFK]

Thanks AF2A, and Matt from irc :)

Thumper,

[VA2SG]

FB OM, es long live to CW!

[iz8fav]

Nice cw dear Drew

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