In article , S. Hanrahan
writes:

On Sun, 24 Aug 2003 14:38:36 GMT, "Dee D. Flint"
wrote:

The exam does not exclude anyone who cares to make the effort to learn. And
Farnsworth IS Morse since it relates a letter directly to a sound without
counting dots and dashes.

Actually the Farnsworth method is Morse Code sent at a constant rate
of speed, 18 WPM actually, yet at lower speeds the spacing between
each character is increased while attaining the same rate of speed of
18 WPM for each character.

I think the rate may be 15 wpm, the principle is the same.

By the time one becomes proficient enough to copy Morse Code, counting
out the dits and dahs is moot at best.

Actually, those taking Element 1 have the option of Farnsworth-spaced Morse at
5 wpm or "regularly spaced" 5 wpm Morse (characters sent at 5 wpm). All VECs
can supply either if requested in advance.

The main reasons Farnsworth spacing is used a

1) It allows more time between characters to recognize and write down

2) It avoids many of the bad habits such as "counting dits".

btw, W1AW has been sending the slower Morse code practice sessions using
Farnsworth spacing for at least 40 years

73 de Jim, N2EY