12/06/2005 | KD2MX This was my first try at a CW contest since getting back on the air after many years of inactivity. I was pretty much blown away by the average cw speed. I had to listen long and hard before attempting a contact. Plus I only had a straight key so I really felt like a slow-poke. I sweated out about 50 contacts. I ordered my new CW paddle the next day while researching contesting programs. I won't have a problem beating my score next year! -- KD2MX