[Elecraft] [OT] Suggested techniques for teaching CW?

[R. Kevin Stover]

Ditto everything Brendan wrote.

The Farnsworth method is fine for learning enough CW to pass a test, 
which we don't have any longer, but the beauty of the Koch method is you 
learn the characters at full speed and properly spaced. You learn two 
characters to start and only start adding characters when you've 
mastered (better than 95% copy) the previous characters. If your 
students are really serious about learning and using morse I'd suggest a 
minimum starting speed of 20 wpm.

You can use Fabian's web based trainer or have the students download and 
install the G4FON Koch Trainer (Google it).

One session per night receiving with the Koch trainer and sending for a 
couple months and you've got a bunch of folks who will be able to get on 
the air, use, and enjoy morse.

GL and 73

Kevin, ACØH



Brendan Minish wrote:
> I learned using the farnsworth method, it worked but it did create
> serious hurdles for me as I worked over the years to build speed and I
> wish I had been aware of the Koch method at the time I was learning 
>
> I have worked with several students over the years with the Kooch
> method, it requires more discipline in the beginning and is best suited to 1 on 1 training with a PC.

> It's a fast and very effective way to learn CW. I would recommend ithighly to those wishing to learn CW for the purposes of actually using it on air.
>
> The Art & Skill of Radio Telegraphy is a 'Must read' both for students
> and tutors. It's available on line here 
>
> http://www.qsl.net/n9bor/n0hff.htm
>
> My friend Fabian DJ1YFK has put together a truly excellent on line CW
> course based on the Koch method over at 
> http://www.lcwo.net/
>
> Fabian is a K2 owner and is a (Very) high speed operator 
> http://www.youtube.com/user/dj1yfk
> http://fkurz.net/ham/qrq.html
>
> 73
> Brendan EI6IZ (not a very high speed op!)