Morse Code
Many people, including long time hams that have not discovered the thrill of morse code look upon it as a chore and drag.
Nothing can be further than the truth. See the articles below.
Enjoy, and feel free to drop me an e-mail if you have any questions.
Why Morse Code?
If I can talk FM on two meters, or SSB on HF, why should I be concerned at all about Morse Code, also known as CW (Continous Wave). Click on the link above and find out.
Morse Code and Wikipedia
There's a pretty comprehensive write-up on Morse Code in Wikipedia. Click here to read it..
Need a Morse code practice program? Try Morse Academy
AH0A has PC programs to learn Morse Code. It uses the flashcard method for practicing and learning. Click here to get the original web site.
Need a Morse code practice program? Try G4FON
G4FON is one of the better PC programs to learn Morse Code. It uses the Koch method for practicing and learning. Click here to get the original web site.
Don't Have a radio? Try Morse Runner
I often come home late at night and don't want to drag my HF equipment out and go HF mobile to get some CW practice and contesting airtime. But I found a neat PC program that sounds so real and works just like a real HF contest that I use it and truly, truly enjoy it. It's called Morse Runner. Click here to get the original web site.
Morse Code vs SMS Text Message
Morse Code versus SMS Text Messaging. Which do you think is faster? Check out this video clip. Click here to see the video.
Need a good morse code iambic key?
Looking for a good, small, portable morse code key (iambic or squeeze key)? Click here to view the web page for the Palm Radio paddle.
Need a premium morse code iambic key?
Looking for a solid morse code key (iambic or squeeze key) for the home? Click here to view the web page for the Bencher Mercury key.
To become proficient in receiving morse code, I suggest the following things.
Practice sending, and practice sending as fast as you can. The skills you need to receive morse code are also the ones you need to send it. So, as you send it and improve your sending speed, you'll comprehend more and be able to receive it.
You should practice no more than about fifteen minutes at a time. Your mind will often fill up with the new information, and stop absorbing that in about fifteen minutes. Take a break every so often, and try again.
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