[CW] How to get proficient in morse?

[Michiel Wories]

Wow. that’s almost all I can say... wow.

Your responses are overwhelming (in a good way). I’m reading all advice carefully and was not able to read all yet, so far it’s been very interesting, useful and even heartwarming. Especially your messages of encouragement are helping me to reset expectations from ‘never going to learn it’ to ‘this is possible!’

Thanks all,
Michiel W7MJW


From: Michiel Wories 
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 8:23 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


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