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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2019, 03:14:11 PM »
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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2019, 09:20:28 PM »
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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2019, 09:34:27 PM »
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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2019, 10:01:41 PM »
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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2019, 10:35:42 PM »
Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2019, 11:15:33 PM »
 :pissed:  Yeah, try that one.

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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #8 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

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  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)

I set up a 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.
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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #9 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.

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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2019, 09:20:26 PM »
Tooo funny Patriotman and Nemo  :lmfao:
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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #11 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:

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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #12 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.


Bug Key

Straight Key

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

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Re: Getting Started in Morse Code
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2019, 10:53:09 AM »
Dayum, I knew there had to be an app for that.

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