"Frank" wrote in message
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Dee D. Flint ...

^ "Frank" news:01c3873d$fff5f5d0$0125250a@preimuffyaouanyy.. .
^ So am I still correct that the advantages of CW a
^ - Narrower bandwidth....
^ - Greater effective range.
^ - Less equipment than other data types, which also
^ have greater bandwidth.
^ - Can be used without a microphone and without a key....

^ Some of the other digital modes are narrower but as you
^ state, you need more hardware such as a computer.

That surprises me.

Frank


Well PSK31 is narrower than morse code but the problem with it (according to
our local PSK31 guru) is that because it is narrower, it is hard to find the
PSK31 signals unless you know exactly where to look. I.e. just dialing
around, you easily zoom right past them without ever knowing they are there.
For that reason, I believe they have established calling frequencies in each
band so they can find each other. Plus they use some type of software to
scan and show peaks. I'm not into myself but we have several in the local
club who are.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE