Morse still gets through noise better than anything else. An old mate of mine (now gone to the silver tappers in the sky) said he learned mores by road signs. He would go through what the sign said in Morse, he said it drove his wife to despair with him going bah bah dit da all the time, but that is how he did it. Morse is fine to listen to, but if you get data bursts, it is not good to listen to unless you are set up to receive it. CW gets through when little else will and if you hear a weal station in CW you can just about guarantee you will not get through to it any other way. Anyway, keep the videos coming, they are always worth listening to.
It's good to see that CW on the HF bands is still as popular as it ever was, and long may it continue. It's worthy of note, that the first YL amateur OP was G6YL licensed in 1927, who specifically only used CW because she didn't like phone. CW will certainly get you through the noise, and is very effective for QRP contacts and of course it's a very useful operating skill. 73.
Ray Love your info about Morse. You are my inspiration- no one communicates it better. My problem is I need to quit jumping around utube and searching for other teaching methods when I’ve discovered that you are simply the best to take advise from and “stick with it”! I left a message on your other video about learning Morse that you replied to- but after listening to this, It really made me understand to just stick with what you were advising and leave the practice key alone until I have all the letters down. Can’t rush through this like I’m wanting to do! I will succeed and can hardly wait for the letters to just spit out like a word and jot it down without thinking. Once again- Cheers!
Hi Ray, it's me again! I love your style and this series of videos. For what its worth I was originally originally licensed with a class B as G1CRO, but always wanted the class A. At that stage like a lot of people I saw Morse purely as a means to an end- of getting on HF. But I started going to classes here in Sheffield run by Pete G4MRU who was not only a great teacher, but made it so interesting with tales of his military days and all that. Anyway I passed the CW (what a feeling of achievement!) and got my A ticket as G0NFY. But the thing is that it gave me a love for CW that changed the whole game for me. I've taught people myself and got them through the test. But the main thing is, in this day of ultra high tech you can still build equipment yourself that will perform well on the HF bands, and for not a lot of money. Great video Ray, best 73 Alan :-)
Hi Ray...You're spot on about CW.When I got my G7 call I started to learn morse but when I got to about 8 wpm the dropped the requirement so I didn't carry on.However I learned to read music as a teenager as my father was a music teacher so now I have decided to give it another go.I also like NDB dx'ing so it will also help for identification purposes when I'm tuning around the LF frequencies . 73 Ian.G7HFS
Great vid Ray, they still have the Morse appreciation in the foundation course, but that is all going to change in September with the new syllabus coming out, I will still keep at it, you never know that one day I might just get it.
a mate squady in the 60s told me he was taught by a sadistic corp.who rewarded mistakes with a tremendous punch to the shoulder. years later he met him at a reunion....didn't punch him just drank his beer saying Remember Me??
My dad was a w/op in the RAF in ww2 and never touch a key from he day he left in 1946 but could still do 25wpm in his head when he died 50 years later ... above 25’s he had to write it down 😳
I learnt it to get my G4 call. After learning it I wasn't going to let it go and most of my QSO's are in Morse. I paid 7/6d for my key when I was a teenager. I just wanted a key, and that's the one I like best out of my four keys. In comparison to learning a language Morse is far easier. 26 letters, 0 to 9 in numbers and a few other odd bits and you've cracked it. G4GHB.
Hi Bill, it's great to hear from you. When I first got my G4 all my QSOs were CW. I also had a key which I kept for many years but it was mislaid during a house move, sadly. I agree about learning a language, Morse is far easier! Cheers, Ray.
100% CW below 30 MHz, exception, when working contest with my team and not hearing stations we need I will work phone on SSB. Have noticed an increase of CW OP's since CW not required as license requirement. Thanks for video. 73 de KB8AMZ
1 in 10 signals recruits learns morsecode so I was told. The marine section still use it from ships and the airforce still use it, It is far from dead. G0FFB Stephen.
What’s the best,easiest way to learn morse code?or is it a case of what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another🤨love your vids by the way,all the best from a damp n-wales🐑🐑🐑
Hi Ray, an excellent video as usual. I have to say I'm a little peeved though because I really wanted to give the obligitory single thumbs down, but someone's beaten me to it! I'm in Castleford, in Yorkshire, and we use sundials for precise timekeeping these days. Give or take half an hour or so it's really accurate.
It could be spiritual. You might have miffed someone on the other side with one of your ghost stories, and now it's payback time? I jest you not, Ray........ Or on the other hand it might just be a mate having a laugh!
Great video Ray, I love your enthusiasm! Can't wait for a ghost story!
Thanks!
Morse still gets through noise better than anything else. An old mate of mine (now gone to the silver tappers in the sky) said he learned mores by road signs. He would go through what the sign said in Morse, he said it drove his wife to despair with him going bah bah dit da all the time, but that is how he did it. Morse is fine to listen to, but if you get data bursts, it is not good to listen to unless you are set up to receive it. CW gets through when little else will and if you hear a weal station in CW you can just about guarantee you will not get through to it any other way. Anyway, keep the videos coming, they are always worth listening to.
bob4jjjj very true, Morse will get through under very bad conditions. Thanks for posting, Bob. Cheers, Ray.
It's good to see that CW on the HF bands is still as popular as it ever was, and long may it continue. It's worthy of note, that the first YL amateur OP was G6YL licensed in 1927, who specifically only used CW because she didn't like phone. CW will certainly get you through the noise, and is very effective for QRP contacts and of course it's a very useful operating skill. 73.
Matt Bates thanks, Matt. 1927... wow, I like that!
Sending and receiving code is very good mental exercise for the brains also. And it's really fun!
Ray
Love your info about Morse. You are my inspiration- no one communicates it better. My problem is I need to quit jumping around utube and searching for other teaching methods when I’ve discovered that you are simply the best to take advise from and “stick with it”!
I left a message on your other video about learning Morse that you replied to- but after listening to this, It really made me understand to just stick with what you were advising and leave the practice key alone until I have all the letters down. Can’t rush through this like I’m wanting to do! I will succeed and can hardly wait for the letters to just spit out like a word and jot it down without thinking. Once again- Cheers!
Trish P hi Trish, that’s the secret, keep with it! Nice to hear from you. Cheers, ray.
Hi Ray, it's me again! I love your style and this series of videos. For what its worth I was originally originally licensed with a class B as G1CRO, but always wanted the class A. At that stage like a lot of people I saw Morse purely as a means to an end- of getting on HF. But I started going to classes here in Sheffield run by Pete G4MRU who was not only a great teacher, but made it so interesting with tales of his military days and all that. Anyway I passed the CW (what a feeling of achievement!) and got my A ticket as G0NFY. But the thing is that it gave me a love for CW that changed the whole game for me. I've taught people myself and got them through the test. But the main thing is, in this day of ultra high tech you can still build equipment yourself that will perform well on the HF bands, and for not a lot of money. Great video Ray, best 73 Alan :-)
You're right, Alan. You can still build gear for the HF bands. Passing the test does give a feeling of achievement!
100% CW op here. Grt video. I have fallon in love with cw. Thanks, KB5ZCR
Excellent!
Hi Ray, I'm pleased to hear your enthusiasm for Morse code. I am 100% CW here and hope to work you on 80 meters soon.
73
Sandy g0vqw
100% CW... I like it!
He is Ray ... I’ve heard him in the wilds of warwickshire ... too bloody fast for me though 😂g8sye
I would really like to learn morse code. I was told that with morse code communication can be done over a greater distance than with the voice.
Yes, that's true. Morse is great for long distant comms.
Hi Ray...You're spot on about CW.When I got my G7 call I started to learn morse but when I got to about 8 wpm the dropped the requirement so I didn't carry on.However I learned to read music as a teenager as my father was a music teacher so now I have decided to give it another go.I also like NDB dx'ing so it will also help for identification purposes when I'm tuning around the LF frequencies . 73 Ian.G7HFS
Ian Harling Hi, Ian, nice to hear from you. Morse is like music as you listen to the rhythm or tune rather than dote and dashes so you should be fine.
@@g4nsj Yes Ray one of my dad's students was Dave Viney G3SJV and he was a brilliant accordian player and excellent at CW.☺
Great vid Ray, they still have the Morse appreciation in the foundation course, but that is all going to change in September with the new syllabus coming out, I will still keep at it, you never know that one day I might just get it.
I'm sure you'll get there!
I've been trying to learn Morse for 18 month and still can't get my head around it. Thanks for your tips mate, I appreciate them.
Keep at it, Glenn!
same here! It's not the easiest thing is it!
Thanks Ray, I'm heading out for US Field Day today. Most of our Q's will be on CW. Why?, because it's cool!
73, Scott W0KU.
Scott B Have a good day, Scott! Cheers from the U.K. And gud DX!
a mate squady in the 60s told me he was taught by a sadistic corp.who rewarded mistakes with a tremendous punch to the shoulder.
years later he met him at a reunion....didn't punch him just drank his beer saying Remember Me??
lawn green 😃
Very good video Ray, it should give inspiration to those wanting to learn Morse...👍
Thanks!
My dad was a w/op in the RAF in ww2 and never touch a key from he day he left in 1946 but could still do 25wpm in his head when he died 50 years later ... above 25’s he had to write it down 😳
Nick Trotman wish I could achieve 25 wpm!
Me too 😂
Thanks for the video, Ray. Currently learning the code myself, it’s slow going but I’ll get there.
73 Phil M0IMA
Don't give up!
I learnt it to get my G4 call. After learning it I wasn't going to let it go and most of my QSO's are in Morse. I paid 7/6d for my key when I was a teenager. I just wanted a key, and that's the one I like best out of my four keys.
In comparison to learning a language Morse is far easier. 26 letters, 0 to 9 in numbers and a few other odd bits and you've cracked it.
G4GHB.
Hi Bill, it's great to hear from you. When I first got my G4 all my QSOs were CW. I also had a key which I kept for many years but it was mislaid during a house move, sadly. I agree about learning a language, Morse is far easier! Cheers, Ray.
it just sounds great would love to do it
Give it a try!
100% CW below 30 MHz, exception, when working contest with my team and not hearing stations we need I will work phone on SSB. Have noticed an increase of CW OP's since CW not required as license requirement. Thanks for video. 73 de KB8AMZ
Terry Morris excellent! Long live CW!
I keep on trying to learn morse code, not been successful yet. Maybe one day my brain will allow me to understand it lol
driverfilmsshortwave don’t give up! 😃
1 in 10 signals recruits learns morsecode so I was told. The marine section still use it from ships and the airforce still use it,
It is far from dead. G0FFB Stephen.
LED torches (or flashlights) use morse for their S-O-S distress modes 👍
What is CW an abbreviation for?
NotMarkKnopfler it stands for continuous wave. As in a carrier wave.
@@g4nsj Thank you, Ray!
@@NotMarkKnopfler Morse code won't work in a continuous wave as it depends on the wave being broken up into dots and dashes.
What’s the best,easiest way to learn morse code?or is it a case of what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another🤨love your vids by the way,all the best from a damp n-wales🐑🐑🐑
Hi Ray, an excellent video as usual. I have to say I'm a little peeved though because I really wanted to give the obligitory single thumbs down, but someone's beaten me to it! I'm in Castleford, in Yorkshire, and we use sundials for precise timekeeping these days. Give or take half an hour or so it's really accurate.
Sundials are great! And as for the thumbs down... I wonder who it is!
It could be spiritual. You might have miffed someone on the other side with one of your ghost stories, and now it's payback time? I jest you not, Ray........ Or on the other hand it might just be a mate having a laugh!
Nigel Dixon I’ll go for the mate having a laugh! Unless...
Some mobiles use morse to tell you you have a text. ... -- ...
Scratch my last comment ray,just discovered ya tips on morse vid, all the best