[K6BW] Re: CW tutoring??

[Steve Johnson]

Bill
Thank you, I will just have to listen and listen. I
like the idea of writing out the characters and
listening for them each time. Have a great evening,

--- lite65 at comcast.net wrote:

> I have a couple of simple tips I used as a novice.
> 
> I listened to LOTS of CW on a reveiver- had it on
> all the time and just got used to the sound and feel
> of it.
> I had no idea what was being sent but got used to
> listening. After a while I was able to pick out a
> letter or so.
> First thing I learned was CQ because it was sent so
> often and had a very distinct beat.
> 
> The other thing was, I would read any big sign on
> the street and spell it out to myself in CW.
> When I would drive to San Fran., I would convert 
> the hwy. signs to CW in my head. You don't  have to
> do them all (hee hee- or you'll go nuts and get in
> an accident ) just a few every day.
> Practice it EVERY day. A little or a lot but do it
> every day.
> 
> Soon, the characters will become second nature to
> you and you wont have to think so hard about each
> individual character.
> sort of like learning to use a typewriter.
> 
> OH, also, I learned the individual characters by
> having my wife use "flash" cards- with the dits and
> dahs on the back.
>  
> Just a few tips that helped me..... 
> Hope this helps
> 
> Bill
> KF6RMK
>   
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   73 KI6ADA
  Steve Johnson