From: Brad Bradfield QLF
Subj: re: CW sending tests
> Hi Dave
> I gave well over a hundred novice cw tests in the pre-VEC days. A trick I
> pulled regularly was to tell the testee "Before we start the test, I'll send
> you a little bit to get you warmed up." I usually sent about 30 characters
> or so at 5 wpm. Most of the time, the testee had everything copied perfectly.
> They sure were surprised when I'd say "Congratulations, you passed!". The
> usual reply was "What about the test?" and of course the answer to that was
> that they had just taken it.
> 73,
> Tom N9DD
Tom,
I too gave bunches of novice tests in the pre-VE days and I used to pull one
better than you mentioned. We'd start out with "just another" practice
session, after which I'd ask how everyone did, and when anyone said they did
OK, I'd ask for their paper. Then after checking, I'd tell them
"Congratulations, you passed." Always shocked them, but sure eliminated the
jitters. Don't think I ever had anyone finish my Novice CW class who didn't
get licensed. If they stuck it out, they'd pass. And I'd stay with the
practice sessions as long as it took. I really miss teaching the old Novice CW
classes.
Oh, well.
72's es 73's,
Brad, WB0CGH
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