THIS ISNT FAIR BECAUSE THOSE GUYS ARE PROFESSIONAL SENDERS,they probably dont even have to look at the keyer they are using!!
Which is faster -- CW or Texting?
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That's about typical for what you find on the ham bands. 15 to 30 wpm is standard, followed by the speed demons in the 30 to 50 region.
15 to 30 you copy letters. Above 30 you copy words. Once you get the hang of it, it's all pretty natural.
BTW, there are some of us that run 50+, but it's done using programs like CW Type and CW Get on a PC interfaced to a rig. It's more like chatting on a PC, but great for large messages.
A lot of times I like to work new hams in the 40 meter range, running under 15 wpm, just so they get a few contacts and don't get discouraged.
15 to 30 you copy letters. Above 30 you copy words. Once you get the hang of it, it's all pretty natural.
BTW, there are some of us that run 50+, but it's done using programs like CW Type and CW Get on a PC interfaced to a rig. It's more like chatting on a PC, but great for large messages.
A lot of times I like to work new hams in the 40 meter range, running under 15 wpm, just so they get a few contacts and don't get discouraged.
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson
Hard to give you an honest answer. I can copy up to about 35wpm pretty good, but after that I start to loose loose letters.
I know a fellow that routinely sends and receives at around 50, but he's been doing it for 50 years or so.
I also know a fellow that can send with a let key, like aviators would do during WWII, while talking to you at the same time. How he keeps track of it, I have no idea. At 20 wpm and above, I have to listen to just the code to get 100% copy.
FYI, I send using the computer for fast code, or either the Heath keyer, straight key, or my grandfather's bug that he used at Western Union in the 20s and 30s.
Truth be known, I really like using CWget/CWtype because it will keep a transcript of what was sent, which can be handy.
If I were on 2 hours a night, every night, I could probably build up my speed.
I know a fellow that routinely sends and receives at around 50, but he's been doing it for 50 years or so.
I also know a fellow that can send with a let key, like aviators would do during WWII, while talking to you at the same time. How he keeps track of it, I have no idea. At 20 wpm and above, I have to listen to just the code to get 100% copy.
FYI, I send using the computer for fast code, or either the Heath keyer, straight key, or my grandfather's bug that he used at Western Union in the 20s and 30s.
Truth be known, I really like using CWget/CWtype because it will keep a transcript of what was sent, which can be handy.
If I were on 2 hours a night, every night, I could probably build up my speed.
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson