[CW] How to get proficient in morse?

[scott mcmullen]

There is a fair amount of slower activity between 7100-7125 KHz.
 
In the "old days" (before everyone had a PC), amateurs would listen to activity on the air to build
their code speed, because if you listened to practice on cassette tapes or LP records, you pretty
soon memorized significant lengths of the copy.
 
Check into the operating activities of the 'Straight Key Century Club', if you haven't already. 
 
They have accomplished a lot in stimulating "moderate" speed CW activity.
 
http://www.skccgroup.com/
 
Also, if one is available in your area, participate in a CW traffic net. 
 
CW traffic nets are usually pretty short; often 10-15 minutes. That brief, daily "fix" will help 
much more than occasional but lengthy activity.
 
The ARRL has a net directory search at:
 
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-net-directory-search
 
73
Scott W5ESE


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From: Michiel Wories <mwories at hotmail.com>
To: CW Reflector <CW at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 10:23 PM
Subject: [CW] How to get proficient in morse?


Hi,

This is probably a question that pops from time to time. I had been learning morse code a while ago using the Koch method. I was able to reliably copy code at decent speed, but making a transition in copying real QSO’s seems a transition is seems hard.

I read various articles about the do’s and don’ts and various learning techniques.

I seem to be able to stuck however, when I am trying to copy a real QSO the brain goes in overload. Not even mentioning sending code.

What helped you learn this? I realize not everyone learns the same, but I’d like to get some of the collective wisdom of this group.

I also have a feeling having a practice buddy may help. Is there a system for this, ideally through the internet?

I have to note I have limited time available. Maybe this is the core of the problem, but if there is a way to get there gradually, I’d love to know.

Thanks,
Michiel W7MJW
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