Peterborough Amateur Radio Club

 

Learning Morse Code Basics

 

• The Morse code learning program will start with group sessions one day a week. The sessions will be Friday nights at 8pm for one hour.
• Bob, VE3IEL will lead the group
• We will be using the Koch method in these sessions.

 

o   Introduction to the Koch Method:

• Morse code characters are sent at full speed from the beginning.
• We will start with a reduced set of characters initially.
• Gradual expansion of characters over time.
• Character Selection:
• Start with just seven characters (xyzjqhs).
• These characters will be sent at full speed e.g., 15 words per minute, wpm, “words” (groups of 5 characters) will be sent at 5wpm
• Learning Process:
• Students will listen to the characters in 5-letter groups for 3 minutes.
• The goal is to copy (write down or type) the characters accurately.
• Once 90% accuracy is achieved, students can move to the next lesson.
• Progression:
• Each week, more characters will be added to each lesson.
• Maintain the same overall speed (e.g., 5 wpm) while expanding the character set.
• Daily Practice:
• Students should practice daily for 45 minutes per session.
• Scramble the characters to ensure varied practice.
• Starting with the least often used characters provides more focused practice.

 

 

Please let me know if you would like to attend.

The first session will be June 14, 2024 at 8pm via google meets.
A meeting invite will be sent to those who respond.

 

Rick
VE3RKY