Thanks-Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 as my first HF rig??

[Dan Romanchik KB6NU]

I'd second that. When I give ham radio demos to kids, they all seem  
interested in Morse Code.

73!

Dan KB6NU
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On May 26, 2008, at 11:34 PM, Kevin Rock wrote:
> Hi Jeremy,
>   During an amateur radio presentation to a group a cub scouts I was  
> the CW person.  There were packet stations, SSB stations, FM  
> stations, but the kids came over to my set up to listen and watch me  
> work a couple CW ops.  I then had them sit down with a chart of CW  
> (I know, bad precedent) and work out their names.  I put the K2 into  
> TEST mode and let them bang away on my straight key.  They had a  
> ball.  The other radio amateurs were a bit miffed at me for stealing  
> the show.  The kids loved CW while they just politely looked at the  
> other setups.  I think 10 is the perfect age to introduce your son  
> to CW.  You may want him to gather a few of his friends because they  
> could then work as a group.  They would have their own 'secret' code  
> to use with each other.  Adds a bit of spice to it.  Then, once they  
> have learned CW, they'll not forget.  One day they will think back  
> on those good times and get on the air.  Since they already know  
> code it won't be tough to get back on the bicycle years later and  
> just ride away.
>   GL and 73,
>      Kevin.  KD5ONS
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jeremy <jeremymblock at yahoo.com>
>> Sent: May 26, 2008 10:48 PM
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Thanks-Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 as my first HF rig??
>>  I guess I'm thinking that as CW is - 10 year olds these days are  
>> probably not very impressed with morse code in and of itself.....
>>
>> Thanks again for everyone's advice & stories - it's appreciated.
>>
>> -jeremy
>> KC2TIX