I achieved my novice class ham license in 1970 and general class in 1972. It's strange how Morse Code stays with me after so many years! Other things don't ha! I would practice only sometimes in my mind over the years, for fun. I forgot to renew my General class after 48 years, so sad to lose it. A few months ago I had CoVid19 in early November 2020, a moderate case, but since then I experienced, and seems suddenly after the illness, greater loss in memory, and for a short time right now with this video I had to remember certain Morse Code letters again. Also in general, while writing, common words I had forgotten how to spell, or fumbled with it. It came back to me, but noticed the strange difference. I think CoVid19 can effect memory. I lost my sense of smell for a few months too. Hope all are well. Thanks John for all the work it must have been to create this fine practice video!
I am 82 years old and I can relate to everything you say I’ve picked up my amateur radio is the only thing that I can do my fingers are still numb I can’t handle any things but my brain is still working fine I am going to use code to be on the radio I do have trouble with my spelling too so I’ll have to spell wristlets was real slow with a Handke thank you so much for what you’ve done for me take care bye-bye
@@markknudsen7733 Hi Mark! Nice of you to write! Sorry your fingers are numb from CoVid19! I was fortunate that didn't happen to me. Maybe it will return as my sense of smell did. That's nice you didn't let your license expire. I was going to study for my General Class, but I suppose they won't let me take it and I'd have to take the General Class first. I don't like the idea of having to start again as a novice, then for the General Class have to study theory again and reading schematics, plus losing my old call sign. I feel bad about it all, but in essence I am the one who chooses to be unhappy as happiness comes from within. I wonder if you should get an automatic side type of a mores code key as you said the hand/wrist basic key would be maybe harder with numb fingers. It was funny when I was a ham more than once the guy on the other end would not believe I was using a basic hand key. I got the Rag Chewers award, and passed ARRL W1AW code test at 18wpm... but that was years ago. Maybe I had good coordination for a hand key as when I was 11 I started learning 3 different picking styles for guitar. 73's!
Your video is a big and positive surprise: I came for the Morse Code and am now intrigued by the text. ** Speeding up the code while lengthening the pauses would be my dream scenario, TBH.
Thank you so much I would love to consider myself as a nerd also lol there is something special about being a nerd 🤓🤓🤓 .. God bless and pleased upload more morse code videos.. again thank you .. you are special .. going thru a lot and this definitely interested me ... Hope to hear more soon..
It has been 40 years, but I can still pick out some letters. I never got above novice because of the morse code hurdle. I know they did away with it.
I'm able to follow thanks old man
Nice Clean Code, Thank you, fun stuff. Hope to see more segments.
I achieved my novice class ham license in 1970 and general class in 1972. It's strange how Morse Code stays with me after so many years! Other things don't ha! I would practice only sometimes in my mind over the years, for fun. I forgot to renew my General class after 48 years, so sad to lose it. A few months ago I had CoVid19 in early November 2020, a moderate case, but since then I experienced, and seems suddenly after the illness, greater loss in memory, and for a short time right now with this video I had to remember certain Morse Code letters again. Also in general, while writing, common words I had forgotten how to spell, or fumbled with it. It came back to me, but noticed the strange difference. I think CoVid19 can effect memory. I lost my sense of smell for a few months too. Hope all are well. Thanks John for all the work it must have been to create this fine practice video!
I am 82 years old and I can relate to everything you say I’ve picked up my amateur radio is the only thing that I can do my fingers are still numb I can’t handle any things but my brain is still working fine I am going to use code to be on the radio I do have trouble with my spelling too so I’ll have to spell wristlets was real slow with a Handke thank you so much for what you’ve done for me take care bye-bye
@@markknudsen7733 Hi Mark! Nice of you to write! Sorry your fingers are numb from CoVid19! I was fortunate that didn't happen to me. Maybe it will return as my sense of smell did. That's nice you didn't let your license expire. I was going to study for my General Class, but I suppose they won't let me take it and I'd have to take the General Class first. I don't like the idea of having to start again as a novice, then for the General Class have to study theory again and reading schematics, plus losing my old call sign. I feel bad about it all, but in essence I am the one who chooses to be unhappy as happiness comes from within. I wonder if you should get an automatic side type of a mores code key as you said the hand/wrist basic key would be maybe harder with numb fingers. It was funny when I was a ham more than once the guy on the other end would not believe I was using a basic hand key. I got the Rag Chewers award, and passed ARRL W1AW code test at 18wpm... but that was years ago. Maybe I had good coordination for a hand key as when I was 11 I started learning 3 different picking styles for guitar. 73's!
It was nice to hear your return yes I am getting ready to sideswipe her key because I could go back-and-forth keep up your good work thank you bye-bye
Hey really nice sound, may i ask is this tone set at 600 hertz, or something lower? Perfect for my ears, thank you.
I don't remember but yes probably around 600, sometimes I go even lower down to 400ish.
its 800
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excellent code practice
Your video is a big and positive surprise: I came for the Morse Code and am now intrigued by the text. ** Speeding up the code while lengthening the pauses would be my dream scenario, TBH.
Para aprender inglés y practicar el código Morse. Gracias...
Thanks for your kind information I still Love this signals. It's my peace of mind
Dude this video is awesome!!! :)
why are their 5 beeps at the start. should that mean 0?
You missed the . - - - - in front of the 5 beeps, the preamble states that this is 10 wpm. Thanks for listening.
Thanks for this . Something different to practice with.
Thank you so much I would love to consider myself as a nerd also lol there is something special about being a nerd 🤓🤓🤓 .. God bless and pleased upload more morse code videos.. again thank you .. you are special .. going thru a lot and this definitely interested me ... Hope to hear more soon..
Thank you very much, John. This is excellent morse code.