Straight Key High Speed Morse (no side tone).

[G4HAA]

I've watched this video many times over the years, the dit rate the op' achieves with just a straight key is amazing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPsgEdmlUf0

There are a few more uploads by jo2slz connected with high speed practice (appears to be a competition group rather than operating).

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWs-2XG7uEgAgWmQvIceXw

73, Mark...

 

[MI0PYN]

I suppose that must have been a little like how telegraphy on a sounder sounded like, no sidetone but just up and down clicks (or clunks). Seems much more difficult than copying a sidetone.

 

[G4HAA]

I came across this video of high speed receive. In it they have Morse Running operating at 75wpm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99Y2QcbDaSc

They must have been practising before they even left the womb! ;D

It might be time for me to find a new hobby, one that I can be good at... :-[

73, Mark...