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

  • From: Matt Stultz <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: hackpgh-ham@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 11:12:17 -0500

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.
>
>
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