iq100
join:2002-02-06
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
2 edits | reply to SamuelMorse
Re: Do you know Morse Code?
I got a General License 50, or so, years ago.
Church Street, NYC, I think.
I noticed the comment above as to Morse Code being faster than texting.
It took a lot of practice, but when you begin hearing whole words, rather than letters, it becomes fun.
I experimented with Morse code based remote control of my computer. I have a car computer. I mounted di and dah buttons on my steering wheel. I can control everthing without taking my eyes off the road.
Music is just dah day, di di dah, di di di, di di, dah di dah di.
I confess that I often dream in morse code.
dah dah di di di
di di di dah dah |
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rewron
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join:2005-11-18
SW PA
clubs: | reply to SamuelMorse
I learned, compliments of the USNavy, but only to copy. We never sent. |
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Tzale
Proud Libertarian Conservative
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join:2004-01-06
Sweden
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| reply to SamuelMorse
I know morse code up to about 10WPM.. Learned it for the General test on November 15th 2006.... A month before they eliminated it as a requirement... Still one of my favorite modes, though I rarely operate it (I rarely operate at all really besides my NTS / net control duties).... Was hoping to get a small QRP CW radio (kit / altoids tin box radio) to bring with me to Europe with a simple wire antenna for some fun...
-Tzale
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HD_Ride
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join:2000-10-18
Trenton, NJ | reply to SamuelMorse
here you go, OT but fun to watch Morse Code vs. Texting |
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cameronsfx
join:2009-01-08
Pensacola, FL | reply to SamuelMorse
In a previous life, I was a radio operator on the Titanic. I knew Morse code. However, when I died, it didn't upload to my new body. I've tried to recall it. Somehow, I didn't get Total Recall. |
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cmslick3
join:2004-05-24
Joliet, IL
 ·AT&T Midwest
| Well it seems like most of the HAMs here have had a license for a while... I've only had mine for a few years since they removed the requirement for the tech class...
I've never learned it.... I guess I can see the usefulness of morse code. Personally I don't think i'll ever use it or learn it. Maybe i'm just lazy..? |
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Maccawolf
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join:2001-02-20
Hillsdale, NJ
1 edit | reply to SamuelMorse
I learned 13WPM for my general WAY BACK WHEN, but I don't operate CW.
In fact, I don't really operate at all anymore, only very rarely.
However, I am a member of R.A.C.E.S. and help out in emergencies etc.
Also do communications for MS and local parades and fireworks.
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SmokChsr
Who let the magic smoke out?
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join:2006-03-17
Saint Augustine, FL | reply to SamuelMorse
Humm.. How do I answer..
No I don't personally know Morse, But I have heard him quite a few times. Had I had to know it I wouldn't have passed the Extra test Saturday. |
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Eat Me
join:2002-09-25
Sussex, NJ
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| reply to rewron
said by rewron  :I learned, compliments of the USNavy, but only to copy. We never sent. And you probably learned to copy on a mill, right? |
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DrStrange
Technically feasible
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join:2001-07-23
West Hartford, CT
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| reply to SamuelMorse
I can probably copy/send somewhere between 5 and 10WPM. Now that I don't have to prove it, one of these days I'll go get my Tech-class. I've had the theory, etc. down since I was about 10 years old [and Nixon was president  ] |
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c4junk
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join:2004-05-08 | I learned it in the Army back in 1969 (radio operator school Ft. Knox)- I might could pick it back up but really remember very little . |
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Pingmeister
@embarqhsd.net
| reply to SamuelMorse
Congrats SmokChsr!
When I took my General test many moons ago, 13WPM was no problem for me. I tried 20WPM the same day, and came up just short of passing. Because of the proliferation of digital modes like PSK31, and because CW only seemed to fascinate me when running QRP, I haven't enjoyed CW for a while. I've been too busy PSKing.
Those of you with a PocketPC might enjoy this
»www.n0hr.com/PocketDigi/PocketDigi_intro.htm
PocketDigi will do a handful of digital modes using the audio device on the phone. I've even used it on 20M, it's a blast. Get a few hams with PocketPCs in a room and have a non-radio QSO. Freaks people out. |
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rewron
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join:2005-11-18
SW PA
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said by Eat Me :said by rewron :I learned, compliments of the USNavy, but only to copy. We never sent. And you probably learned to copy on a mill, right? If by "mill" you're referring to a beat-up manual typewriter, then you are correct. |
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Gbcue
E.I.T.
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join:2001-09-30
Santa Rosa, CA
clubs: | I've tried to learn it and never got far.
There is software, but it's buggy... |
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GeekNJ
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join:2000-09-23
Waldwick, NJ
| reply to SamuelMorse
I don't know it, but I'm willing to learn. Just need the time of which I have very little right now. Now even though I don't know it, through the power of technology, I've made 943 CW contacts so far in 2009.
And though I don't know it, I can audibly decode CQ, my call sign, 5NN and TU as they are common in the contests that I've participated in and are completely recognizable to me.
The rest will come over time. I have no doubt that I will learn it.
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jefe
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join:2001-05-19
Northport, NY
·Verizon FIOS
| reply to SamuelMorse
When I got my Extra about 45 years ago, 20 wpm send/receive was required. I did a fair amount of CW back then and was comfortable copying 35+ and sending over 50.
I knew some guys would could copy 60 wpm or so. To me...that was just a blur. But even at 35 or 40 wpm, you could have a pretty decent conversation with someone on the other side of town, or the other side of the world. |
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aefstoggaflm
Open Source Fan
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join:2002-03-04
Bethlehem, PA
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| reply to HRM
said by HRM :-. --- Yeah, right 
There are ten kinds of people.
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Tommyastro
join:2004-01-18
Poughkeepsie, NY | reply to SamuelMorse
At one time I could do 13 wpm, today not so much. It's been a while since I practiced..... |
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KA3SGM
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West Chester, PA
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| reply to SamuelMorse
I used to be able to copy in the low 20 WPM range, and could send a bit faster with an Iambic keyer.
I haven't worked CW in a while now, so I would imagine I've grown a bit rusty at it.
Didn't learn it from a computer program either, just some cassette tapes and actual "on-air" W1AW CW practice sessions.
W1AW is nice, because it helps to train your ear to pick the code out from other band noise,
like static crashes, and the random dumb-ass purposely tuning up their rig, dead on the W1AW transmit frequency.
Which is also a good reason to install the "narrow" 250Hz CW filter in your receiver,
and be good with quickly adjusting the notch filter and RIT settings as well, to compensate for drift.
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Austinloop
join:2001-08-19
Austin, TX | reply to SamuelMorse
I know that I am rusty as heck, I got my ticket in 1962, i.e. 47 years ago and haven't used it but a hand-full of times since then.
Oh, yeah, I did have to diddle with it a little during flight training in the USAF in 1967 or 1968. |
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