Single Letters 20wpm

Single letters with 0.6 seconds of pause before the answer is spoken. There is just enough time to say the letter out loud with ICR (Instant Character Recognition). First, each letter is sent in Morse code. Then it is spoken. And finally, it sent again in Morse code. If you missed something the first time when it was sent, the second time allows you an opportunity to learn it. (More speeds below in the description.)
15wpm - • Single Letters 15wpm
17wpm - • Single Letters 17wpm
20wpm - • Single Letters 20wpm
22wpm - • Single Letters 22wpm
25wpm - • Single Letters 25wpm
28wpm - • Single Letters 28wpm
30wpm - • Single Letters 30wpm
35wpm - • Single Letters 35wpm
40wpm - • Single Letters 40wpm
45wpm - • Single Letters 45wpm
50wpm - • Single Letters 50wpm
There is a comprehensive list of Morse code resources on my Morse code website ( morsecode.ninja/practice/inde... ).
73 de AD0WE!

[@crysknife007]

This is so great. Its exactly what I was needing right now.

[@KurtZoglmann]

Awesome. I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@glock35ipsc]

I've been playing this through the truck's radio on the way to and from work. What a HUGE help it has been. Thank you!!!

[@KurtZoglmann]

Awesome! And you're welcome. I'm glad that you are finding the practice helpful in meeting your Morse code proficiency goals! I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE

[@Windmill97]

I saw this video referenced on a livecast by Ham Radio 2.0 today. I’ll be listening to this on my daily commute. Well done.

[@KurtZoglmann]

I'm delighted to hear that you find this practice set helpful, Richard! I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

This series is just what I've been looking for! Thank you so much! I'm learning morse and need a source that I can hear and not have to look at the screen in situations like driving or doing household chores.

[@KurtZoglmann]

You're welcome! I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey!

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

@@KurtZoglmann Thank-you so much!

[@mb302sailor]

Very good I have it playing whenever I can , I need the instant recognition, thanks

[@JamesWilson1a]

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you.

[@KurtZoglmann]

You're welcome, James! I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey. 73 de AD0WE

[@rahuldoes]

Same here. The slower speed is good to learn but it confuses me. Fast speed characters get embedded in mind in a better way, methinks.

[@basshorseman998]

Still here Kurt, still put in my practice ...I WILL get up to speed and STAY THERE! Many Thanks Buddy, you've been a constant source of help all along now for awhile...

[@KurtZoglmann]

Thanks! I'm delighted to hear that you are making progress toward your proficiency goals! I wish you all the best on your Morse Code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@N4KRX]

Simply brilliant! I love this format for learning and practicing CW copy. Thanks Kurt!

[@KurtZoglmann]

Thanks for the kind words, Gary! I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey. 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@neilgillett595]

Thanks you for this. I learned MC back in 1978 in the Navy and I think we had to pass out at about 25 wpm reading and somewhat faster for transmission. I've always wanted to try and re-learn and this format is most helpful. Thanks again!

[@KurtZoglmann]

You're welcome, Neil! It has been my pleasure to give back to the amateur radio community and those interested in learning Morse code. I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@anthonyglaser929]

thanks for posting this, it's a big help.

[@KurtZoglmann]

You're welcome, Anthony. I wish you all the best on your Morse Code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@ganderso41]

I got my code proficiency back after not using it for 30 years. It’s fun again!

[@KurtZoglmann]

That's really awesome, Gary! I'm happy to hear that. I wish you all the best on your continued Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@michaeldavis4746]

They used to sell a cassette tape using this fast character speed method back in the 1970's. I used this in my car on the way to work and on the way home, just tracing the character out with my index finger on my thigh. In less than two months I mastered CW using this method. I find that it is much more difficult learning CW are 5 WPM, 13 WPM then 20 WPM. Each time I had to "re-learn" each character sound. With this method, you move way past that and learn quickly. Very nice video!!! Thank you!!! Mike - KG6FD

[@KurtZoglmann]

Thanks for the kind words, Michael! I am appreciative for all the advice and help that I received in learning Morse code, such as starting out at a character speed of 20 wpm. In 2001, I failed to learn Morse code the first time I tried to learn on my own. I succeed with the help of others in 2019. If you haven't discovered the complementing website, feel free to check out my Morse Code Ninja website ( morsecode.ninja ). It is massive. It has been my passion to help others learn and reach their proficiency goals. I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE

[@heriander_]

Back in 2009-ish I decided to kept my grandpa's collection of books and cassete tapes after he passed. In these very stacks of books, I got introduced to morse and shorthand, he was in the military in the 60's, so maybe it was his military stuff, and I never tought much of it. until I rediscover it few weeks ago and decided to give it a try and learn it. I wonder if these skills will ever be relevant in my lifetime. But it was an Interesting and fun journey. Definitely would continue. And I somehow felt closer to my grandpa this way, to learn what he had learn.

[@KurtZoglmann]

Dear Heri. Thank you for sharing a part of your life and interest in Morse Code. I also got interested in learning Morse Code as a young teenager when I walked into the radio room and saw my grandpa having a Morse Code contact with a station in South America. I was amazed. It's what started me on the path I am not on, which is helping other people learn Morse Code and reach their proficiency goals. If you are interested in amateur radio, you can use Morse Code in the real world. It is a beloved hobby and can work with inexpensive equipment to talk to people worldwide. I wish you all the best on your Morse Code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@chaitanyagodbole]

Excellent

[@yugehegeneeneg5080]

Very good!!!

[@KurtZoglmann]

Thanks! I'm glad that you find the Morse Code Ninja practice content helpful in learning Morse Code. I wish you all the best in your Morse Code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@southjersey10]

This is a great supplement to the CW Academy classes. Thanks for your time and effort. 73. Mark K3DEX

[@KurtZoglmann]

You're welcome, Mark! I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE

[@laythabdulwahab9498]

It is very good and the best way to learn morse code . Thank you very much.

[@KurtZoglmann]

Thanks, Layth! I'm delighted you find the Morse Code practice content helpful in learning the code. I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit.

[@andyhamlin1334]

I found this and I think it is going to help alot thanks

[@KurtZoglmann]

You are welcome, Andy. If you found it on KZbin, you can quickly jump to the other practice sets and speed from the Morse Code Ninja Practice Page -- morsecode.ninja/practice/index.html . I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE

[@ny6u]

Only way to learn morse is to practice, practice and then practice some more

[@KurtZoglmann]

I couldn't agree more. 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@123chrispotter]

Thank you for your hard work putting these together! I think these are very helpful and am adding to my daily routine.

[@KurtZoglmann]

Greetings Chris! And thanks for the kind words! I'm delighted that this practice set is helpful in reaching your Morse code proficiency goals. I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@hegemanc]

I wish I knew about this months ago, this particular one is perfect for getting the instant recall of letters. Critical step for eventual head copy. I can feel the improvement in my ability right away. N5ZUH

[@KurtZoglmann]

Awesome, Cal. I tried hard to find the right amount of pause before providing the answer. I have a lot of practice videos and an entire Morse code course on KZbin. If there is anything that would be helpful that I don't already have, let me know, and I will see what I can do. (On a side note, if you haven't already found my website which directly links to the KZbin videos, you may find it more convenient to jump to the right video -- morsecode.ninja/practice/index.html ). 73 de AD0WE

[@hegemanc]

Kurt Zoglmann I studied Psychology and interested in learning theory- you nailed the timing just right, and the learning method is well suited for the commute, or at the desk. I’m super impressed. Learned about you from dit.dit.fm podcast by the way

[@user-ez2ju9im3s]

감사합니다

[@KurtZoglmann]

천만에요. 모스 부호 여행에서 최선을 다하길 바랍니다! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@user-ez2ju9im3s]

@@KurtZoglmann AD0WE de DS5MCQ Good luck 73!

[@patrickbuick5459]

I have high hopes.. this is pretty close to what I was considering making myself to avoid associating a sound with a button or key instead of the letter itself.

[@KurtZoglmann]

Awesome, Patrick. I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@95ville95]

Hi, this is exactly what I'm looking for. How did you make it? I would benefit even more by it being in my native language, Swedish. So I would like to make my own recordings of each letter in Swedish, but it would take a loooong time to put together a 2 hour long video like this one. Any tips and ideas?

[@KurtZoglmann]

Hi Viktor, I'm glad that you find it useful. I would be happy to work with you to create a version in your native language. I wrote a set of scripts to create the audio and then the video. Because it uses AWS Polly, it would not be easy to set up and document, so I haven't released the scripts to the public. If you are willing to confirm that the new version is correct, I would be happy to make a Swedish version. Please send me an email at [e-mail], and we can make it happen.

[@KurtZoglmann]

Can you review the AWS Polly pronunciation of the Swedish alphabet and see if it is good enough to use? [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Å, Ä, Ö] I have rendered a short MP3 file with the only voice that AWS provides called "Astrid, Female." You can find the download link here -- morsecode.ninja/files/swedish-alphabet.mp3

[@bill-2018]

This is very good. It should help a lot of people to recognise letters. A friend of my Dad's helped me, started about 6 wpm and working up to about 14 in three months to go for my test, supposedly at 12 wpm but I think it was faster. This sounds slow to me and I'm aiming for 25-30 wpm. I had listened to AA9PW but preferred it when they had news in Morse, it made it interesting. I'd listen to 30 wpm then try to read at 25 and it seemed much slower because I'd heard the 30wpm. I was reading quite a lot, then tried the 27. I got some of the 30. I guess I'm happy at 18-20 wpm because I can't send any faster on my straight key. Do you do any faster than 20? I just read the comment below and see you do and listened to 30 wpm words. I was even getting some of the 40 wpm two letters.. Bill, G4GHB.

[@KurtZoglmann]

Greetings, Bill. If you haven't found my website (Morse Code Ninja), you may want to check out the Practice page ( morsecode.ninja/practice/index.html ), which will allow you to quickly jump to the desired video on KZbin for a given speed and practice set. I also provide direct downloads on that page if you would rather listen offline... I wish you all the best on your continued Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE

[@arthurparris6223]

How can I get a CD of this?? Wonderful learning aid.

[@KurtZoglmann]

Greetings Arthur! All 200+ practice sets at 15 to 50wpm are available in multiple formats. If you scroll down a little on the Morse Code Ninja Practice page ( morsecode.ninja/practice/index.html ), you will find that they are available as 1) individual file downloads, 2) on KZbin, 3) Podcasts, 4) Bulk download, 5) DropBox, 6) Flash drive at cost, 7) Playback in other software programs, and 8) Render it yourself. If you want one or two practice sets at a given speed, it would be easiest to download them and use a software package to burn them to a CD. I wish you all the best on your Morse code journey! 73 de AD0WE dit dit

[@arthurparris6223]

@@KurtZoglmann Thank you so much, 73

[@trig6712]

good

[@KurtZoglmann]

Thanks, Trig!

[@goofyskittles]

Can someone explain the code names people post after their names on here? Can I just make one up?

[@KurtZoglmann]

Greetings, JH. Amateur radio operators are issued licenses. In the United States, the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) issues these licenses. If you are interested in using Morse code to talk to people around the world, I'm happy to point you in the right direction. :)

[@patrickbuick5459]

Most countries governments assign callsigns based on proficiency test and location. Mine are VE6PDB and VE9ES because I moved, but retain relatives at my former location.

[@ki4clz]

Ok so the audio has clicks in it that make the characters sound like something that they are not... anyway of fixing that...?

[@KurtZoglmann]

By chance, are you using Bluetooth headphones or speakers? If so, this is a known issue, and the solution is to use a wired connection. The issue with Bluetooth is that it doesn't continuously stream audio. It only streams it when there isn't silence. The constant starting and stopping of the Bluetooth stream causes clicks and, at higher speeds, can cause some dits and dahs to be noticeably truncated or absent.

[@ki4clz]

@@KurtZoglmann ...one more thing, the FISTS Club used to pass out CD's that had Alice in Wonderland and War of the Worlds in CW... I cannot for the life of me find a copy... anyway are you familiar with MorseRunner that simulates crappy CW conditions; and do you have any videos like that...?

[@KurtZoglmann]

@@ki4clz You may want to check out A Sound of Thunder. I have it in speeds available from 15 to 50wpm - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIfac2SwpNB-Zqc . I don't have Morse Code practice sets that simulate QRM and QWB. It is something I have thought about. It would require quite a bit of additional development, so I haven't done it thus far.