Do you know Morse Code? in Ham Radio

Do you know Morse Code? in Ham Radio http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22633612 en Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:40:31 EDT Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:40:31 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22656879 burner50 :

said by aefstoggaflm

said by HRM

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I do not believe that you "understand" binary, other than how to use a simple online conversion. Same as you do for morse.
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Now... getting on 6 meters, before the days of cable TV... damn my 25 watts of real Amplitude Modulation from an old Lafeyette rig (HE-something) would turn every TV picture tuned to channel 2 negative. Black and white reversed.

But I was lucky....Channel #2 was PBS which nobody in those days watched. :p]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22646669 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:27:49 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22643822 accounting : I enjoy CW, but my speed is not what it used to be. I am planning to get into some low power (QRP) radio and I know CW is best for that. I'll be doing some CW practice to get back up to speed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22643822 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:11:35 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22641417 jay_rm : CW still can't be beat for weak signals copied by humans. I've made hundreds of contacts over the years where SSB (or voice of any kind) would be far from copyable.

Of course, for the ultimate in machine aided weak signal reception, try this: »www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/

It's pretty much the standard mode for EME (moonbounce) now-a-days. Written by Princeton physics Prof Joe Taylor K1JT, who has the Nobel Prize !
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Oh, yeah, I did have to diddle with it a little during flight training in the USAF in 1967 or 1968.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22640588 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:00:01 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22640330 KA3SGM : 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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said by HRM

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Yeah, right :uhh:

There are ten kinds of people.

01010100 01101000 01101111 01110011 01100101 00100000 01110100 01101000 01100001 01110100 00100000 01110101 01101110 01100100 01100101 01110010 01110011 01110100 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01100010 01101001 01101110 01100001 01110010 01111001 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01110100 01101000 01101111 01110011 01100101 00100000 01110111 01101000 01101111 00100000 01100100 01101111 00100000 01101110 01101111 01110100 00101110 ;)
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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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639965 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:01:37 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639940 GeekNJ : 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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There is software, but it's buggy...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639877 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:47:15 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639817 rewron :

said by Eat Me

said by rewron

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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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639817 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:34:34 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639681 anon : 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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639681 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:12:38 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639495 c4junk : 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 .]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639495 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:35:03 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639295 DrStrange : 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 ;-) ]]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22639295 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:57:21 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22638378 Eat Me :

said by rewron

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I learned, compliments of the USNavy, but only to copy. We never sent.

And you probably learned to copy on a mill, right? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22638378 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:30:26 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637546 SmokChsr : 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. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637546 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:27:42 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637472 Maccawolf : 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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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..?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637324 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:30:10 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637093 cameronsfx : 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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637093 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:33:28 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637092 HD_Ride : here you go, OT but fun to watch Morse Code vs. Texting]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22637092 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:33:22 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22636792 Tzale : 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...

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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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22636539 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:28:31 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22636416 Ender3rd : I learned it and used it when i was first licensed. The novelty wore off after a few years. I can handle around 18 words a minute, but the sweat starts to form at speeds above that. Two years ago I played around with it again, and used the CW decoding program built into Ham Radio Deluxe as a backup when I was practicing copying in my head during QSO's. That worked really well as far as increasing my comfort level, but my interest in CW faded again after a few weeks.

Should ham purists be required to know it? Well, I don't think you should base any hobby interests on what anyone else thinks. If you enjoy it, you should use it!

To be honest, the only time it comes in handy is when someone in a movie or TV program rips off some morse code and I can copy it. It always impresses people when I can tell them what the message was. That's about it for usefulness in my experience!
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Been doing CW for a little over 11 years now.

As for knowledge of it being required, sorry that genie has been let out of the bottle and is not getting back in anytime soon.

I do think that everyone should be encouraged to learn it though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22636259 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:31:37 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22636086 HRM : -. ---]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22636086 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:52:25 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635934 ke4pym : While I'm a General who doesn't know morse code, I have found it to be handy.

Back in the 80's I wanted to go to Space Camp in Alabama. My family couldn't afford it, but my parents found out there was a scholarship program.

Part of the program required me to write an essay. I closed the essay in morse. I don't recall what I said (though I have the essay tucked away somewhere).

I ended up with a free ride to Space Camp because of it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635934 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:20:30 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635815 daT : 27+ wpm. :p

Army.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635815 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:53:26 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635644 pokesph : it was always my stumbling block.. so no, I didn't learn it (not for lack of trying) and gave up many times, back when it was required, getting my ticket.

I may again try to conquer it once licensed since it'll come in handy at times.. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635644 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:24:51 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635581 cowboyro : Was able to send/receive 60+ symbols/min when I got my license 15 years ago.. If I had to do it now I don't know how well I would do :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635581 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:12:31 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635476 aefstoggaflm :

said by SamuelMorse :

Just curious how many out there know Morse Code. I do but then again, I've been doing this for a while now. Should ham purists be required to know it? Has knowing Morse Code ever come in handy for you?

I do.

See...

quote:
.. -.- -. --- .-- -- --- .-. ... . -.-. --- -.. . --..-- -.. --- -.-- --- ..- ..--..

PS. Powered by the FireFox Add-on/Extension: Leetkey ;)
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I still well and truly suck at CW, but that is only because I don't get enough time to operate. There is something magical about hearing a string of beeps and boops and understanding what is being said. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635445 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:44:46 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635340 drjim : 4 811's? Homebrew or commercial amp?
I picked up a Collins 30L-1 a month ago and I'm in the process of refurbing it. 4 811's in parallel is good for 650~700 Watts output if you don't push them too hard.
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I learned it several years ago in order to obtain my HF privileges but I have not used it since.
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said by don1p2

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And oh yeah...watching the room lights blink with every swipe of the keyer was cool too.

Damn, sometimes apartment living sucks.

lol... I wonder what your neighbors thought of that...
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said by Waldothe3rd

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Yeah, I know it. Like learning to ride a bike, once learned, it will never be forgotten. To me, it is an obsolete technology, but still maintains a place in radio communications.

I dug out the old Icom IC-725 Sunday, for this first time in probably 10 years and did some listening to the guys out on Field Day.

I was kinda amazed that after 10 minutes or so, I was again able to copy call-signs being sent at 30 WPM+.

said by Waldothe3rd

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To me, it is an obsolete technology, but still maintains a place in radio communications.

To me, CW was the most relaxing piece of technology I have ever encountered.

Fire up the vacuum tube kilowatt amplifier (four 811's) to a 40 meter Half-square @ 50 ft, put a set of "cans" over my ears, lean back in my easy chair call a CQ DX around midnight and and having half of Eastern Europe answer back....now that's relaxin'!

And oh yeah...watching the room lights blink with every swipe of the keyer was cool too.

Damn, sometimes apartment living sucks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22635077 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:38:31 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22634318 kewlkeed : LMAO I'm trying to picture holding a Morse QSO on the highway between two cars for a few miles, ohhh the looks you'd get.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22634318 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:33:39 EDT Re: Do you know Morse Code? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22634264 n2jtx : I know it. It was a requirement when I got my license twenty years ago (yike). I was able to do 13wpm at one time in order to upgrade to General but could probably only hack 7wpm now.
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