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Communications => Radio => Topic started by: patriotman on March 13, 2019, 12:28:53 PM

Title: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: patriotman on March 13, 2019, 12:28:53 PM

https://brushbeater.wordpress.com/2019/03/13/getting-started-in-morse-code/

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: JohnyMac on March 13, 2019, 03:14:11 PM

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Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: patriotman on March 13, 2019, 09:20:28 PM

Quote from: JohnyMac on March 13, 2019, 03:14:11 PM

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Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: Nemo on March 13, 2019, 09:34:27 PM

._(& %* * __>- +   :tinfoil:

Nemo

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: JoJo on March 13, 2019, 10:01:41 PM

Quote from: Nemo on March 13, 2019, 09:34:27 PM

._(& %* * __>- +   :tinfoil:

Nemo

 :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: patriotman on March 13, 2019, 10:35:42 PM

Quote from: Nemo on March 13, 2019, 09:34:27 PM

._(& %* * __>- +   :tinfoil:

Nemo

 :tinfoil2:

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: Nemo on March 13, 2019, 11:15:33 PM

 :pissed:  Yeah, try that one.

Nemo  8)

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: Jackalope on March 14, 2019, 05:47:17 AM

  Yup, too bad the FCC eliminated the code requirement.  I obtained all my licenses while the code requirement was still in effect.  I rarely use it, but a key is included in at least one of my go boxes.  Morse code knowledge has helped when flying aircraft, as some of the navigation devices identify themselves with Morse code.  I won't say it's a dying skill, but there's a lot less Morse code activity on the bands, especially with the advent of the digital modes.  Morse code is the first digital mode.

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: zanedclark on March 14, 2019, 01:27:08 PM

I have had my license since 2011 and went General in 2013.  I have started several times in learning the code using the K6RAU course

http://kj6art.com/?page_id=76 (http://kj6art.com/?page_id=76)

but then loose interest and have to pick up again when I get the itch for it.

But I don't have an HF transceiver.  I have a Yaesu VX-8DR and have made exactly one contact with it.   https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/0008.html (https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/0008.html)  now discontinued.  I have used it quite a bit for the APRS capability.

But what I really like to do is listen.  Reminds me of listening in on the phone when we had "Party Lines" on what now is called land lines.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_line_(telephony) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_line_(telephony))

I set up a http://www.buddipole.com/ (http://www.buddipole.com/) and hook it up to my Eton E1 single side band receiver.  Eton E1 also discontinued.
Makes me feel a bit old.
z

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: Jackalope on March 14, 2019, 04:27:49 PM

    Those Buddipoles are okay antennas, but you'll hear more with a wire antenna.  I have a Buddipole I use on DXpeditions, but I usually put up a wire antenna too.

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: JohnyMac on March 14, 2019, 09:20:26 PM

Tooo funny Patriotman and Nemo  :lmfao:

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: Rogue-Metalsmith on March 15, 2019, 06:00:13 AM

just to leave a 5cent here but... and also not to sound like a teenager, for learning purposes here...
 there is an app for that now.

On google play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pacioanudavid.morse
I have used this one myself and it works pretty well i may add.

Just saying. :tinfoil:

RM
 :zombitron:

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: JohnyMac on March 15, 2019, 09:16:01 AM

True enough RM plus there are a lot of computer programs and decoders out there too. With that written there is nothing better than sitting there with a 'Bug' or 'Straight Key' and having a conversation with someone on the other side of the globe.

(https://www.hamradio.com/images_manuf/71-001423A.jpg)
Bug Key
(https://www.hamradio.com/images_manuf/H0-002513A.jpg)
Straight Key

It use to be one had to know code and how to use a key to get their amateur radio license.

Title: Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
Post by: Nemo on March 15, 2019, 10:53:09 AM

Dayum, I knew there had to be an app for that.

Nemo  :facepalm: