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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