[hackpgh-ham] Re: Who is interested in learning Morse Code?

  • From: "j. eric townsend" <jet@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: hackpgh-ham@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:18:38 -0500

On 12/7/10 22:37, Tim Bosse wrote:
I am interested.  My main problem is perhaps slowing the group down.  I
seem to have problems determining the difference between the dit and dah
on the start.

My only experience learning is with the ARRL CDs. After a month of listening to the CDs I was able to easily pass my code exam for my General license.

Going over them a second time, I find it's pretty easy to tap out code on my right hand while transcribing with my left.

Maybe we could do group practice over QRP in the same room or on a local net?

- practice the letters for 30-60m listening to the CDs
- practice reading simple copy for 30 minutes from the ARRL broadcast or CDs
- take turns sending simple copy for a total of 30 minutes. I have a Navy straight key and a racing bug, I'm guessing other people have similar sending units we could share.


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