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CW Practice
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I get on the air and actually USE code. That will get your speed up faster than just about anything else.
There are several good ways of learning, practicing, or keeping your CW 'fresh'. All of them require that you listen to CW being sent. The 'how it's sent' can be 'live' on the air, and various and assorted methods involving 'non-live' listening. Whatever is most convenient for you is the 'best' for you. Personally, I think that 'live', on the air, is the most productive. It also get's you used to hearing/making 'goofs' and compensating for them.
Once you learn CW, that organic 'code reader' between your ears will always be more accurate than any other type of 'code reader'...
- 'Doc
Once you learn CW, that organic 'code reader' between your ears will always be more accurate than any other type of 'code reader'...
- 'Doc
If you're fine with a Web based app, try Welcome to LCWO.net - Learn CW Online! - Learn CW Online by DJ1YFK.
I am currently in the process of learning and speeding up my skills. In my experience, things do get better the longer you stick with it - the first few weeks are very frustrating though.
I have been using a program called Just Learn Morse Code, available from Just Learn Morse Code
It's a free download, and allows you to listen to code combinations and repeat them back. Definitely worth a try, considering it's price.
Hope this helps!
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http://www.codefusion.org/
I have been using a program called Just Learn Morse Code, available from Just Learn Morse Code
It's a free download, and allows you to listen to code combinations and repeat them back. Definitely worth a try, considering it's price.
Hope this helps!
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http://www.codefusion.org/
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Very good Gents I thank you very much, I got my 5 wpm ticket in 2006, I managed to get up to 7-8 wpm then I stopped. I do want to get back into it again. I learned with MRX Software and also used g4fon Koch method. It is a challenge and I hope to get my speed up over the winter. any of you gents work 40m or 80 m?
If you're looking for a friendly group to start out with, check out Straight Key Century Club. Yes, it's oriented around the use of a straight key, cootie (side swiper), or bug, but a lot of us think that starting out with a straight key is a good way to get proficient at Morse Code. Using an iambic (dual paddle) or single lever paddle with an electronic keyer is a different skill set which you will also want to explore.
One thing I've found is that the SKCC group maintains 7.114 MHz as its "elmer" frequency and new ops are welcomed enthusiastically. It is much like the Novice bands of old.
One thing I've found is that the SKCC group maintains 7.114 MHz as its "elmer" frequency and new ops are welcomed enthusiastically. It is much like the Novice bands of old.
