TOP 10 TIPS FOR GETTING READY TO GET ON THE AIR WITH CW
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- Опубликовано: 13 июн 2024
- Sooner or later everyone studying CW is faced with the reality that they have to get on the air and talk with other cw operators using Morse Code. It can be a bit scary and nerve-wracking the first few times. Here are my tips to make that first experience a little easier.
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Since 1996 I have been an amateur Ham regularly using cw at around 16 wpm.....A few years back I suffered a brain stem stroke and through memory loss my cw suffered badly, to the point I had to relearn the code. Long story short, I have been trying to get back in to cw but have suffered with confidence and nervous issues. At the start of your video you talk about how scary the operator may feel and that sums up me perfectly....At last a refreshing video that hits my problem squarely on the head...Thanks to your comments I have today got back on the air at 12 wpm and had a QSO..Thanks Keith
Thank you for your note. It is nice to know it helped someone and congrats on your QSO. May you have many more. I find the SKCC is excellent for initial contacts. I just post QRS #xchange when I sign in. Always someone willing to do that and set up a QSO. Good luck!
Keith, Ed Here, W4EMB. Great tips! Also, the LICW has added a whole new bunch of classes on the calendar. BC3 and INT1, INT2, and INT3. The curriculum changes and additions have filled many gaps catching those folks that were "between" lessons or abilities. Stop in and see some of the changes. I teach BC1 on Monday's. But the Intermediate classes have really come along nicely. Now over 130 classes on the Calendar each month.
Hi Ed. yes the club has really expanded which is great- I try to push people there who are having a tough time, the classes will help them to pick up their game quite a bit. That is a lot of classes!
Thanks for this. I’m working on getting my license within the next couple of months with a course through OARC. I don’t have great interest in phone, I mean sure I’ll do some sometimes , but I am really looking forward to CW.
I’ll be perfect by the time I get on the air, no mistakes 😵💫
They give a good course. When you are ready i would suggest you try the LICW for your code. Good luck
@@ve3svq-theshakykey440Already joined the LICW. CW just seems like the mode for me. Low power and great distances, with relatively inexpensive hardware.
Incredible thanks a lot for this
Again, honest valuable information!!! Thanx a lot, this is encouraging.
Never say never lol... we all have to go through those first tough contacts then it becomes easier especially as you get the protocols down
Where are you on your morse code journey?
I have come back to CW after a 32 year lapse with older brain matter and now retired. After taking my 12 wpm exam I made mistakes and lost confidence. I practice every morning with Kurt Ninja CW files I do have the on air nerves. Love your top 10 tips. 73 Phil G0BVD
Thanks Phil. We have all been there and know the feeling. I took my exam in 1990. Used CW for 3 contacts and said never again. Started again last year and now my mic isn't even attached to my radio.
@@ve3svq-theshakykey440 Keith knowing you have also come back to CW after a long break has given me the confidence to get on air more. Only today whilst waiting for the better half I sat in the car listening to 25 wpm single words head reading BUT only to get better at instant recognition and not count the dits and dahs. Feel frustrated with myself letting it lapse for 32 years. I do like all mode CW, SSB & 6m FT8 from starting off as a SWL CW is now my main listening mode. 73 Phil G0BVD
Fantastic....thanx from PD4HJB
I have the same straight as you. The nye viking master key. By chance do you know when they were made.? I picked up one at hamfest. Its pristine shape. Good video also. Dave, KQ4CW
Thx for the comment. I really like that key. I bought mine when working on my licence so that would be 1989/90.
Where is TIP #7 ?
I didn't tag that one- my mistake- around 14 minutes it is to check out the protocols suggested by those individuals
I don't care about your tips, really. No one cares.
I got a lot from this video, so maybe you are just too good for CW and should stick to operating your microwave dinners.
I fell over laughing at @jmac217x comment!!! No license necessary to operate in the microwave dinner band! Since I do care about his tips (1 person), you are wrong, @marcisberzins. I care!
Very good tips! tnx de PE2V
You are welcome