Hard work reaps rewards………

 I was always told from a young age "something worthwhile ALWAYS requires hard work" That has stuck with me and at times when I was about to throw in the towel a voice inside said, "it requires hard work". I am so thankful that I had an amazing job that gave me benefits and a pension for life BUT I worked my ass off for it.


 For me CW is worthwhile and at this point in my ham radio adventure CW contesting has attracted me. Each day I practice my code on a few contest simulators and pileup simulators. Today for the first time I had a perfect score! Now that may not happen again tomorrow, this week or this month BUT today the score was perfect.


 

Mike Weir, VE9KK, is a regular contributor to AmateurRadio.com and writes from New Brunswick, Canada. Contact him at [email protected].

6 Responses to “Hard work reaps rewards………”

  • Phil KB5EBB:

    I’m right there with you Mike. Been working hard on my CW too. I may never get to where I want with it, but I’ll go down swinging!
    73,
    Phil KB5EBB

  • R4II:

    Hello, Make!
    Could you send me the links you use in contest simulators and pileup simulators.
    I am using MorseRunner.

    73! Vladimir, R4II

  • Alan 2E0HNH:

    Hi Mike,
    Yes I have a saying “success is the square root of effort”. I have 2 interests in ham radio each end of the spectrum,
    Cw that I’m learning,and will try to send my first cw qso by my birthday (25/April) and dmr, I have a tyt uv380, which I’m learning
    to programme,for me very difficult. Your letter shows with work it’s possible to achieve most goals. Onwards and upwards.
    73 Alan 2E0HNH

  • Mike VE9KK:

    Good morning Phil very nice to hear from you, yes CW is like learning a new language but over time you get better and better. The key is to stick with it during the valleys and enjoy the mountaintops.
    73,
    Mike
    VE9KK

  • Mike VE9KK:

    Good morning Vladimir, I have sent you via email from you address on QRZ a link to the other contest software I use.
    73,
    Mike
    VE9KK

  • Mike VE9KK:

    Good morning Alan and very nice to hear from you, I encourage you to keep plugging along in your CW adventure. I would also recommend you head to the LICW website (Long Island CW club). This is a fantastic club for those starting out in CW. They have a TON of excellent links, classes, materials and instruction regarding CW. I am a member there and they do a super job. Also, I just started to read a recently released book called CW the way of life. It’s available now on Kindle books (if you have an e-reader) an excellent book. Give both these a look and see what you think? if you have any questions check back with me I will be more than happy to help.
    73,
    Mike
    VE9KK

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