[NLRS] CW training (for FD or whatever)

[Zack Widup]

MorseRunner is so realistic it's amazing. The callsigns used seem to be from
a Super Check Partial database of real contesters. It adds QSB and the
stations are not all of the same strength. It even adds QRN and static
crashes, and "lids" who call out of turn when you're trying to make a "QSO".
And ops who make mistakes when sending and have to resend their info. You
have to correct what you've already typed when that happens. I was really
surprised when I heard that last one a couple times!

73, Zack W9SZ

On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 11:25 PM, Bruce Richardson <w9fz at w9fz.com> wrote:

>
>
> Gee, I'm going nutty on posting tonight :-) .
>
> I recently downloaded two CW trainers to try and get ready for FD.
> (I'm a 15-20 wpm kinda guy and FD tends to go 30+)
>
> http://www.rufzxp.net/
> has a program called RUFZ it pitches you callsigns from all around
> the world.  Sure, in FD, it will be easier, but the international
> callsigns push you for better copying--particularly the goofy
> formatted ones like 5R4QT.
>
> And Morse Runner, available on the left side of the page at:
> http://www.dxatlas.com/MorseRunner/
> is similar in that it pitches callsigns from all over the world.
> But it's amazing that it can pitch two signals at you at the same
> time just like a real pile up.  And in addition to copying the
> callsign correctly, you have to get your serial number correct.
>
> Both programs tend to bump up their speed if you copy successfully
> and slow down if you keep getting them wrong.  The Morse Runner
> keeps calling you till you reply.  The RUFZ program only lets you
> get one repeat (F6) before you have to enter the callsign.
>
> There is a computer program from the UK that has a Field Day
> training mode where it uses US callsigns and FD exchanges--but it
> costs money :-) .
>
> So, if you are going to help at the CW station at FD this weekend,
> give these a try to warm up.
>
> 73
> Bruce W9FZ
>
>
> "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S.
> Thompson
>
>
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