When you said a family playing pickle ball, I died a little. They're finally starting to ban that in outdoor courts in my area because of noise complaints.
Thanks for the QSO Ed! And well done, Shantel! You now know my fist as well as Drew N2AKJ! I think you heard KC and knew it was me! Congratulations on your keen ear!
We all know how it feels to have a failed attempt. The main thing is that you are getting out and having fun with CW. Hope to catch both of you on the air someday. Thanks for the videos. 73s.
If I celebrate the good days, I have to accept the slow days for sure.... a Bad day of POTA is better than a good day at work.... (Blessed to be retired) Thank you for watching!
You guys rock, seeing the cooperation and supportive attitude for each other is a really endearing quality to your videos. Keep going on this dual format. 🎉😊
Thanks, Ronald! Ed and others are trying to kick this little birdie out of the nest to start her own channel. 😢 I guess I’m getting old because I’m not liking change 😂 73 AA4SB
Great video.... I did my first POTA CW activation at an ATNO at the same time. I was able to work 3 stations and on the 4th I had sooo much trouble copying that station he gave up sending to me. So the 5th guy I started to doubt my code copying, and I was unable to copy him enough to understand what he was saying. SO I went QRT and switched to SSB. I need to build my confidence more. Sadly getting on the air did the opposite for me. I'll try it again soon.
I am curious to know what speed you were sending? I send at 15wpm. If I do not get a call, I send "?"..... Record your outing and dont give up! I bet if you record it, try a few more CW along with your SSB... When you get home, play them back when you do not feel the pressure and I bet you will get them 1st time around... Watch our vids with a pen and paper... Write what you get.. draw a "__" for any letters you miss. W4E__B ... Then when we do the subtitles, fill in the answer with the power of the pause button... Keep it up! When it falls in to place it will turn your hobby around! ~Ed W4EMB
He sent '/M' at the end, meaning the OP was mobile. (Like sending /P for portable or /QRP for low power). He did mis-key it at the end though which is why we got a little confused :)
Glad to see you redeemed yourself! I really enjoyed seeing you two on AA0Z's roundtable!
When you said a family playing pickle ball, I died a little.
They're finally starting to ban that in outdoor courts in my area because of noise complaints.
Thanks for the QSO Ed! And well done, Shantel! You now know my fist as well as Drew N2AKJ! I think you heard KC and knew it was me! Congratulations on your keen ear!
Thanks, Don! You have a nice fist…very even and methodical. 73 AA4SB
We all know how it feels to have a failed attempt. The main thing is that you are getting out and having fun with CW. Hope to catch both of you on the air someday. Thanks for the videos. 73s.
If I celebrate the good days, I have to accept the slow days for sure.... a Bad day of POTA is better than a good day at work.... (Blessed to be retired) Thank you for watching!
You guys rock, seeing the cooperation and supportive attitude for each other is a really endearing quality to your videos. Keep going on this dual format. 🎉😊
Thanks, Ronald! Ed and others are trying to kick this little birdie out of the nest to start her own channel. 😢 I guess I’m getting old because I’m not liking change 😂 73 AA4SB
Awesome! Nice speed, quality video! I always try to catch you on the bands! TNX DE NN2X / TOM
Another excellent video! Love those mics!
Hi Ed, thanks for another great video. Regards, Garry VK2GAZ
My pleasure
Great video.... I did my first POTA CW activation at an ATNO at the same time. I was able to work 3 stations and on the 4th I had sooo much trouble copying that station he gave up sending to me. So the 5th guy I started to doubt my code copying, and I was unable to copy him enough to understand what he was saying. SO I went QRT and switched to SSB. I need to build my confidence more. Sadly getting on the air did the opposite for me. I'll try it again soon.
I am curious to know what speed you were sending? I send at 15wpm. If I do not get a call, I send "?"..... Record your outing and dont give up! I bet if you record it, try a few more CW along with your SSB... When you get home, play them back when you do not feel the pressure and I bet you will get them 1st time around... Watch our vids with a pen and paper... Write what you get.. draw a "__" for any letters you miss. W4E__B ... Then when we do the subtitles, fill in the answer with the power of the pause button... Keep it up! When it falls in to place it will turn your hobby around! ~Ed W4EMB
Buy that man a Coffee! Tu WC8L
He sent '/M' at the end, meaning the OP was mobile. (Like sending /P for portable or /QRP for low power). He did mis-key it at the end though which is why we got a little confused :)
Thank you!! After sitting through the editing process ... dits and dahs become "blah blah"... the / always wrecks me!