Hi Josh, I'm the developer of Morse Machine app. I have plans to rewrite it from scratch and re-publish it again. Hopefully I'll be able to dedicate Christmas holidays to it. The logic will be the same. I'm happy that you enjoyed using it and many people (me included) did. Time to resurrect it :)
I train with Morse-it + vband + CW key, on macOS (iPad app; Apple Silicon), iOS, iPadOS -- so many different modes (Sending/Koch/Cards Trainer, CWops Academy, QSO Bot, Games, News as code, etc) -- hugely customizable so you can add your own content (I added LICW carousels). Definitely worth the look if you've never experienced it.
I'll second that!! I've downloaded quite a few recordings and listen to them when hiking and working on the property. Kurt has a VERY vast catalog/library of resources; I mean huge!! Try his website too!
Google has an add-on where you can turn your keyboard into a dot and a dash, then it has a lesson with great mnemonic devices to get you started. I text everyone using Morse code, which is converts to letters for them. But you really have to hear it in action to learn to transcribe it.
Didn't know you were a scout!. My son is shooting for eagle by June. I actually teach the radio merit badge. (I am revamping my presentation due to lessons learned about boring kids till the fall asleep.) Lol.. By the way your channel is how I discovered the LICW club... Thank you for that.
I learned Morse in 1979 on a system called Oscar while training at Corry Station in Pensacola, Florida. It was a method of teaching typing but repurposed for Morse. After you could do 5wpm, you graduated to stick (pencil). Non Morse operators only had to get to 16wpm but Morse operators had to do 25wpm. Ditty dah dah didit, dah di dah
I picked up a trainer since I got a xiegu x6200 recently. I'm kicking myself for not thinking of picking up a key with the trainer. It'll be here soon tho and the training shall begin. Thanks for making us all better, Josh. 🤙🏾
Nice presentation! Looks like they are not in the dark pizza parlor anymore. I did a presentation before the ...demic and its a great group. Cheers y'all!
This cracks me up considering I learned Morse code at the age of 14 in 1971. No devices, just my ears, pencil and paper, listening to someone sending it, tapes, or W1AW. Now that it's not a requirement, it really amuses me how everyone needs all the devices (vices) that weren't around back then and makes a big deal because they learned it. .... ... .-.. .- .-. .. - - - ...
I might be one of the last novice licensees, though I think right now it’s lapsed again. KA5KDU, 1978, but could never afford anything. I’ve held on to my license thinking someday I’d pick it up again. CW toys definitely intrigue me. Let’s be real, though, I really need finally to hunker down and upgrade my class since I’m too far past my expiration. I can afford some stuff finally. Now I’m a little excited! I hope I can get my call sign back. I’d be so bummed to lose it.
Hi Josh, I'm the developer of Morse Machine app. I have plans to rewrite it from scratch and re-publish it again. Hopefully I'll be able to dedicate Christmas holidays to it. The logic will be the same. I'm happy that you enjoyed using it and many people (me included) did. Time to resurrect it :)
Good job on the app! I really enjoyed it!
I train with Morse-it + vband + CW key, on macOS (iPad app; Apple Silicon), iOS, iPadOS -- so many different modes (Sending/Koch/Cards Trainer, CWops Academy, QSO Bot, Games, News as code, etc) -- hugely customizable so you can add your own content (I added LICW carousels). Definitely worth the look if you've never experienced it.
As the Vice President of a tiny club this has been the most enjoyable hour I’ve spent on RUclips in a while. Great presentation and inspiring.
Thank you!
The best way I’ve found is Morse code ninja podcast. Listen a lot. Start at 35 WPM (I wish I had).
I'll second that!! I've downloaded quite a few recordings and listen to them when hiking and working on the property. Kurt has a VERY vast catalog/library of resources; I mean huge!! Try his website too!
I got my Tech license last week and you were a big help! Many thanks.
Long Island CW Club Lifetime member cause it will take me that long to learn 😂
Google has an add-on where you can turn your keyboard into a dot and a dash, then it has a lesson with great mnemonic devices to get you started. I text everyone using Morse code, which is converts to letters for them.
But you really have to hear it in action to learn to transcribe it.
Don’t use a mnemonic device, just learn the tones.
Awesome, I signed up for Long Island CW and want to learn Morse code. Cant wait for the video.
Josh is totally right. Don’t focus on the individual dits and dahs. Listen to the rhythm and cadence of the tones.
Didn't know you were a scout!. My son is shooting for eagle by June. I actually teach the radio merit badge. (I am revamping my presentation due to lessons learned about boring kids till the fall asleep.) Lol.. By the way your channel is how I discovered the LICW club... Thank you for that.
Thank you for the kind words!
Ive used G4FON, Morsel, morse-it, LCWO, and CWACADEMY. What helps me the most is getting on the air with POTA or SKCC. Thanks for the video!
I learned Morse in 1979 on a system called Oscar while training at Corry Station in Pensacola, Florida.
It was a method of teaching typing but repurposed for Morse. After you could do 5wpm, you graduated to stick (pencil).
Non Morse operators only had to get to 16wpm but Morse operators had to do 25wpm.
Ditty dah dah didit, dah di dah
I picked up a trainer since I got a xiegu x6200 recently. I'm kicking myself for not thinking of picking up a key with the trainer. It'll be here soon tho and the training shall begin. Thanks for making us all better, Josh. 🤙🏾
I'm glad to see you put this video up! Thanks Josh!
Nice presentation! Looks like they are not in the dark pizza parlor anymore. I did a presentation before the ...demic and its a great group. Cheers y'all!
According to several amateur radio youtubers, the Talkpod A36 Plus MAX (so basically, the 8W version) are spectrally clean.
This cracks me up considering I learned Morse code at the age of 14 in 1971. No devices, just my ears, pencil and paper, listening to someone sending it, tapes, or W1AW. Now that it's not a requirement, it really amuses me how everyone needs all the devices (vices) that weren't around back then and makes a big deal because they learned it. .... ... .-.. .- .-. .. - - - ...
People do learn in different ways.
Yet another awesome video Josh! Thank you so much!!!
Glad you liked it!
I have made a commitment to not get my general until I learn CW (I fell off a bit but now I'm back in the mix)
I might be one of the last novice licensees, though I think right now it’s lapsed again. KA5KDU, 1978, but could never afford anything. I’ve held on to my license thinking someday I’d pick it up again. CW toys definitely intrigue me. Let’s be real, though, I really need finally to hunker down and upgrade my class since I’m too far past my expiration. I can afford some stuff finally. Now I’m a little excited! I hope I can get my call sign back. I’d be so bummed to lose it.
Your call sign is still listed under your name, and expired in 2018. Act now! Don’t hesitate! Anyone can take it from you right now!
@ thank you! That is the plan now. Get licensed, request as vanity.
"Morse Code Ninja course"--very good (lessons available as downloadable free podcast).
Hey Josh, you mentioned you listened to morse code during your drive to work. What app or audio files did you use?
Had in the car with an 891 and ATAS 120
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it was a great video.
Thank you!
Why so much background noise?
I've been learning with a free iPhone app. I bet there's a better way.
I use Morse Elmer on iPhone. Curious about which one you use?
Learning the Code ???? Use ur Brain & Ear ... LOLL