[Elecraft] Learning CW

[WA5PB]

Jeff,

Since you are going to reward yourself with the purchase of a K1, please
don't study in a way to just "pass the test".  You might as well really
learn the code on a usefull basis.  I urge you to check out the links below.
You will not regret it.  :-)   Seriously entertain the thought of purchasing
the MFJ 418 Code Tutor, also.
73, WA5PB, Bill Allen  K2#1068

Look at this link first:
http://www.sdc.org/~finley/finley.morse.html

Now go to this one.  FREE BOOK!
The following is a must have for everyone who loves CW.
http://www.qsl.net/n9bor/n0hff.htm

The Art & Skill of Radio Telegraphy
3rd Edition

A Manual For Learning, Using, Mastering And Enjoying
The International Morse Code As A Means Of Communication

William G. Pierpont N0HFF
"What Hath God Wrought!"

"For those who are interested in telegraphy, for those who would like to
learn it, for those who love it, and for those who want to improve their
skills in it."

  Below you will see various options for downloading this book.  Last edit:
October 27, 2001
http://www.qsl.net/n9bor/n0hff.htm



----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Stout" <w5jfs@yahoo.com>
To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 9:48 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Learning CW


>
> My New Year's Resolution:
>
> After having been subscribed to the list almost since it's inception, I
finally have the time and inclination to upgrade from TECH to GENERAL and
maybe even EXTRA!   I have been reading and learning about the great
Elecraft products, and I intend to purchase and build one this year.
However, I'm using my upgrade in license class as my incentive, and the K1
as my reward...
>
> Knowing the reponse from the list, I'll probably get about 25 different
avenues to pursue, but I can narrow down which is best for me...so here
goes:  Is there a good/better/best/preferred/proven way to learn CW
accurately and quickly?   Tapes?   CD? Online Study Practice Sessions?   Or
even a local (to DFW) class or tutor?  Also, is a Code practice
oscillator/generator worth purchasing?  And should I practice sending and
receiving to pass the test...does sending help receiving?  Obviously I need
to learn both, but what is most important to learn first?  I have always
heard it is assumed you can probably send accurately if you can receive
reliably.
>
> Based on my current schedule and obligations, I could safely dedicate
about 1 hour a day to practice, maybe split between 1/2 hour in the morning
and 1/2 hour at night...The written examinations I can handle without much
problem, but HF is calling my name, and I want to answer in CW...
>
> I should also add that I'd not be opposed to learning at a higher speed
than 5 WPM, as I'm sure there are many more QSO's available to someone with
better skills.  Is it better to learn at 5, then enhance your speed.....or
just learn it at say 13 WPM?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff Stout/W5JFS
>
> Dallas/Fort Worth
>
>
>
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