[FARC] Meeting Program Idea

[David Kindred]

Kirk,
 
I think that's a cool idea, too. Jim K3DQ has talked to me about
learning code, as well. I've been using "Just Learn Morse Code" and
think it's pretty good. My studies got side-tracked studying for my
Extra and running some scout events, but I hope to get back on track
this week.
 
Great idea!
 
--David, KB3NAI

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On Behalf Of Kirk Talbott
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 10:06 PM
To: FARC
Subject: [FARC] Meeting Program Idea


Just an idea for a meeting topic.  I've been running a program (works
fine on Vista) called "Just Learn Morse Code"  that KB3OMO Allen Garst
turned me onto.  Is a pretty neat Morse code learning tool and seems
better than listening to Morse code learning CD's.  Though I've just
started and can't really do much code, I've been wondering, how does one
hook up a Morse code key and set up a radio to do CW?  What's the best
type of CW key to use for rookies on CW?   What is the difference
between a "straight key" and a "paddle?"  On the Kenwood TS-2000 it is
not as straightforward as it sounds to set up and get running correctly.
Stuff like CW semi break-in and full break-in, electronic keyer,
changing keying speed, auto weighting, reverse keying weight ratio,
manual tx/rx switching, et. al..  
 
So, for some of us HF and CW rookies out there a good FARC meeting topic
might be to go over the steps for setting up CW on a radio and possibly
some operating guidelines for operating CW.    
 
73
KB3ONM
Kirk

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