I really like the idea of whatever format we choose to do it in we do it over the air. I think this would be great for those people who have a hard time getting in to the shop but it would also be a great way to reach out to the community. Thanks, Matt On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 12:18 AM, j. eric townsend <jet@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > 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. > > > -- > J. Eric Townsend > design: www.allartburns.org; hacking: www.flatline.net; HF: KG6ZVQ > PGP: 0xD0D8C2E8 AC9B 0A23 C61A 1B4A 27C5 F799 A681 3C11 D0D8 C2E8 > >