CW Tips Every Novice Needs to Know

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@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures Ай бұрын

Thanks for all the good info Jim!!

@donz7992 2 ай бұрын

Jim if you use the ICR (instant character recognition) feature of the LICW practice player page, the most important setting is "Time Before" (the voice speaks the character after it plays it.) The objective is to SAY the character before the computer does. You need to know each character in about .3 seconds at 12 WPM and about .2 seconds for 18 WPM copy speed. Once you can do that very consistently you really KNOW the code. The practice player also has a sending practice preset that allows you to hear a character (or group or word) and then resend it so you improve your timing. It really works. GL on your journey and maybe see you around the group.

@HOAHamRadio 2 ай бұрын

Jim, so excited for this video. Since the CaHR show the other night, my bucket list item "learn CW" has moved closer to the top. I specifically wanted a "novice" view to help me in the start of my journey. Thanks a ton!

@RookieLock 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration Jim.. I'm in the same boat.. I can wrap my head around sending.. but receiving..... that's another story..

@FEPLabsRadio 2 ай бұрын

Try out LWCO.net - there is a rx practice there. it will start by sending just a few letters at a time (you can set the speed), you type in the letters, then it "grades" you. I do that at work when I get spare time.

@Bill-HRT 2 ай бұрын

Jim, you are absolutely right. For some of us, we are aware that different aspect like sending and decoding go on in different parts of our brain. Just keep going. All learning has rises and plateaus. Don't let the level off discourage you. It's different for everyone, but you deal with yours by not giving up. Just keep going and you will see advancement. If I can do it . . . See you out there. 73 de Bill

@FEPLabsRadio 2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy! I'm really into it. I had the morserino for several years, and CW was always on the "to-do". Once I got started though...now the ball is rolling!

@WECB640 2 ай бұрын

Jim, I learned the letters as sounds sent at least 21 wpm. For me, anything slower and my brain starts counting dits / dahs. This was a breakthrough and made things much easier IMO. As for the key to use, I personally think you should use the key that you are happiest with because it will encourage you to do more CW than if you are forced to struggle with a key that you don't like/enjoy. Try to send with your eyes closed and really listen to the sound (cadence) of the letter. I'm no expert, just sharing what worked for me. LICW is an OUTSTANDING group to join. You got this! 73 OM

@dhatlestad 2 ай бұрын

Settle into whatever training you are comfortable with and commit to 30 minutes of CW practice per day. Every day. I used software and focused on copying first. Everyone's learning style is different. Daily practice is the key (heh) though.

@hazer72 2 ай бұрын

I've heard a few people say to learn at higher speeds

@hazer72 2 ай бұрын

I think Iambic a vs b involve clock cycle kind of timing...

@TheSmokinApe 2 ай бұрын

Looks like the PuttiTang trainer comes with a nice USB cable 😮

@GraymanPOTA 2 ай бұрын

Ape said PuttiTang🌮🌮🌮

@FEPLabsRadio 2 ай бұрын

Is that a famous stripper??

@DonzLockz 2 ай бұрын

Nice keys, Jeem. I dont think my old brain can commit to learn cw, though.😂 Hurry up and beat 'The Ape'!😅👍

@TheSmokinApe 2 ай бұрын

Why am I being besmirched!

@LifeAtTerminalVelocity 2 ай бұрын

I was going to say I haven't seen you in class!

@N8TIN_Dan 2 ай бұрын

The real questions is did you hit that * key. Once I get my Extra i will then focus on learning some CW

@Ed-vi6tg 2 ай бұрын

No better time than now. When and if you practice and are proficient. And if you enjoy cw mode, and definitely will when you can copy @ 25wpm, that will cause you to get your Extra. you'll want to have use of the lower 25khz of the CW portion of the band.

@FEPLabsRadio 28 күн бұрын

Get started now - 10M is wide open, and you can work the tech bands (if you're a tech), or most of the bands if you're a general. I wish I had done this when I got my ticket. (5 years ago)