Why CW?

[Kd5txx]

What draws you to CW?  I learned it to get my License.  Then I never used it.  In 2013 I think I relearned it just to do it.  Got really into it in 2018 and in the last year I?ve made close to 1800 QSOs .  4 were not CW.  I love the efficiency.  I?m QRP most of the time so it helps a LOt.  I love small QRP rigs.  I love Keys.  I love the fact that it is nostalgic.  So why do you chose CW?

 

[GM0WEZ]

I think it's like sailing - just because it is not much used commercially doesn't mean it is no good for amateur/recreation use.

A sailing yacht needs more skill than a motor yacht. Like CW.

A sailing yacht will get you round the world, more slowly than a motor yacht but with less expense. Like CW.

I also like the heritage aspects of CW - I am thinking of maritime radio officers and the considerable wartime use.