[CW] How to get proficient in morse?

[DANNY DOUGLAS]

I would have recommended the first.  I copied code as I went into the army, through Scouting, but somewhat slowly.  In 6 months of communications training, US Army style, I could copy and by this I mean COPY or type on paper) 40 plus wpm.  What I am not hearing here is that meaning for "copy".  Just floating along and being able to understand what is being said, is not copying code.  My problem is that I MUST copy it, to read and understand it.  Short term memory allows me, at the most, about a word or two, and then I forget what I heard.  In hamming, I simply write down names, qth, rigs, etc. without all of the other stuff in between.  I can (or at least could) copy solid MILL Grade code at 50 wpm, but rmembering what I wrote down?  NO way!

Danny Douglas
N7DC
ex WN5QMX ET2US WA5UKR ET3USA SV0WPP VS6DD N7DC/YV5 G5CTB
All 2 years or more (except Novice). Short stints at:  DA/PA/SU/HZ/7X/DU
CR9/7Y/KH7/5A/GW/GM/F
Pls QSL direct, buro, or LOTW preferred,
I Do not use, but as a courtesy do upload to eQSL for those who do.  
Moderator
DXandTALK
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DXandTalk
Digital_modes
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digital_modes/?yguid=341090159

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Joe K2UF 
  To: 'CW Reflector' 
  Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 2:24 PM
  Subject: Re: [CW] How to get proficient in morse?


  Hi Mike,

   

  I spent 3 years (many years ago) as a radio operator (copying CW only) in the Army.  Also spent about 10 years on ham radio CW traffic nets and over 25 years CW contesting.  I would recommend the last two.  I would not recommend the first one   ;o).  Stick with it, it is worth the effort.

   

  Good luck

   

  73  Joe K2UF  

   

  No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons were inconvenienced.


------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  From: cw-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:cw-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michiel Wories
  Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 11:23 PM
  To: CW Reflector
  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



------------------------------------------------------------------------------


  ______________________________________________________________
  CW mailing list
  Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/cw
  Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
  Post: mailto:CW at mailman.qth.net
  CW List ARCHIVES: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/cw/

  This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
  Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

  =30=
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/cw/attachments/20111011/820b7227/attachment.html