[GCARC] Learning Morse

[JOHN HILL]

I forgot to mention that this was back in 1954 (69 years ago).  I memorized half the code on one day and the other half the next day.  I wired the 6.3 VAC winding on a toy train set transformer in series with a pair of military surplus headphones and key to practice.  A bonus of this was that I was able to hear the nearby Jim Creek Naval Radio station (VLF) coming in over the power lines.  I lived just north of Seattle.  My callsign was WN7WFJ.

I practice all the time by speaking CW to myself.  It may seem strange, but I do it all the time.

John W2HUV

> On 02/17/2023 4:53 PM John Hill <john.e.hill at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>  
> IMHO, the first step is to learn to speak CW.  That way, you may practice by talking to yourself anytime you desire.
> 
> How do you speak CW?
> 
> a       di-da
> b       dah-di-di-dit
> c       dah-di-dah-dit
> q       dah-dah-di-dah
> 1        di-dah-dah-dah-dah
> 9.      dah-dah-dah-dah-dit
> etc.
> 
> 
> > On Feb 16, 2023, at 11:25 PM, Randy via GCARC <gcarc at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> > 
> > I am in the same boat as you.
> > I am about to start learning, and just bought a Bencher BY-2 the other day.
> > It won’t be here until Saturday though.
> > My friend Alex is also learning and he is https://lcwo.net/?fbclid=IwAR0yJiCmj9by4ALDrSCtKkL72SGV4hwddQM9_XyHHmY7YVF8r7RzSEsnyAQ <https://lcwo.net/?fbclid=IwAR0yJiCmj9by4ALDrSCtKkL72SGV4hwddQM9_XyHHmY7YVF8r7RzSEsnyAQ>
> > and will be using/joining https://longislandcwclub.org/?fbclid=IwAR2-X9hbgoZz9m3WnylMIv30cG0B99debMBMVhaRHTsVPoBtRm0ga0XoxzI <https://longislandcwclub.org/?fbclid=IwAR2-X9hbgoZz9m3WnylMIv30cG0B99debMBMVhaRHTsVPoBtRm0ga0XoxzI>
> > I will be giving them a go as well once I get my key.
> > If you come up with any other resources, please post them.
> > 
> >> On Feb 16, 2023, at 9:40 PM, Bob Brown <robert.brown14 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> 
> >> I'm trying to figure out the best way to learn Morse code.  I know there
> >> are some ways that are better than others but am not really sure which is
> >> what.  I came across a post on Reddit referencing a series called Lockdown
> >> Morse code.  Can any of you spend a moment or two and check out
> >> https://youtu.be/uHG9BR2WJr0 to see if it fits in with the right way of
> >> learning?
> >> I appreciate your input and suggestions.
> >> Thank you.
> >> 73
> >> Bob Brown KD2YUG
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