[Fists] Towards a FISTS Operations Manual

Wed, 18 Feb 2004 13:20:40 -0500

Hi Robert:

I have dropped a copy of a manual I composed for my code students in the 
mail to you for your reference. Although I have already authored my 
beginners' manual, you are ahead of me in content and scope.

I concur that there is a huge need for a guide like this for beginners and 
seasoned operators alike.
Your outline is excellent. I would be pleased to contribute in any way I can 
towards this project. I applaud you for taking the reins to get it done.

73 de N2KZ Karl Zuk

>From: Robert Block <[email protected]>
>To: "Fists North America" <[email protected]>
>Subject: [Fists] Towards a FISTS Operations Manual
>Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 11:27:18 -0500
>
>In 1956, W6DTY wrote a classic article in QST, " Your Novice Accent And
>What To Do About It!".
>
>By now, many of the suggestions are inappropriate for current usage and
>conditions.  Nevertheless, beginners need an authoritative guide on what
>constitutes "good CW operating practice".  The ARRL Operating Manual could
>have been a good source but treatment of CW is largely superficial.
>
>What I'd like to see is an operating manual devoted exclusively to CW.
>Herewith, a proposed organization of topics:
>
>Learning CW
>         Learning to copy code
>         Learning to send code
>         Adjusting your key
>         Choosing a first rig
>         Your first QSO
>CW Procedures
>         Prosigns and Procedures
>         Calling another station
>         Soliciting calls
>         The idiom of CW
>         QSO's long and short
>         Courtesy on the air
>         Deprecated procedures
>         Dealing with common problems
>         Logging and QSLing
>The FISTS Club
>         History
>         Organization
>         Activities
>         QSL Bureau
>Field Guide to the HF Bands
>         Propagation Basics
>         Band characteristics
>         Inhabitants and customs
>         Where to look for a contact
>         Suggestions on setting up a station
>Special Activities
>         DX
>         Nets
>         Contesting
>         QRP
>         VHF
>         Mobile and portable operation
>         Awards
>         CW in many languages
>         Teaching others
>
>Is there a need for such a manual?  Are there any volunteers?   There has
>been a lot of criticism of the ARRL in this forum.  I think it's time to
>get past that and produce the educational material we want and need.
>
>73,
>W2SR
>
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