[Yaesu] Quick Question

[rertman@ix.netcom.com]

For hat it's worth, I started out to learn code with a friend. e each had a
written copy of the code.  We used a practice oscillator and sent the
newspaper to each other across the table.  At first it went really slow,
but we wee up 15 wpm in about 2 weeks.  We did this exercise every evening,
but several friends have done it almost as fast with only 2 or 3 sessions a week.

Go for it!!

Dick W1NMZ

FreitasRJ@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hi Scott,
> 
> I would just encourage you to keep trying until you find the right learning
> method.  I tried for a long time to learn code to no avail.  Finally I found
> the right teacher and was surprised how easy it is to learn.
> 
> Like anything in life, we follow different paths based on choices.  If the
> time committment to learn code is not worth it to you ... then just forget about
> it.  There are many hams who are no-code techs for life.  If you really want
> to get involved with HF SSB then keep searching for the right method.
> 
> Amateur radio IS a hobby ... but there are many implications of service to
> the public attached to your license.  Everything comes with a price.  Don't
> forget that there are many emergency situations where the ONLY communications
> method is CW.  With only a few parts you can build a transmitter (albiet a noisy
> one) that will get the message out.  Heck, you can send CW with a hammer
> against a pipe if you have to!  You don't have to be fast but you do need to know
> the code.
> 
> Again, my best advice is to keep trying.  I hope to hear you on HF SSB one
> day.
> 
> 73,
> Rich, KF6SZA
> Sonoma County CA ARES DEC
> ARECC EmComm Course Mentor
> 
> In a message dated 11/21/2003 5:09:50 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> kb0nly@frontiernet.net writes:
> 
> > Wow, if your saying that one has to totally change his lifestyle just to
> > learn it then why bother.  This is a hobby, and I just see being totally and
> > utterly committed to learning CW just to upgrade my license, especially when
> > chances are that I will never use it again after the test.  What a waste of
> > life's precious time.
> >
> > Oh well....
> >
> > Scott, KB0NLY
> >
> 
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