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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
Thanks for the inspiration Jim.. I'm in the same boat.. I can wrap my head around sending.. but receiving..... that's another story..
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.
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.
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
Nice keys, Jeem.
I dont think my old brain can commit to learn cw, though.😂
Hurry up and beat 'The Ape'!😅👍
Why am I being besmirched!
I've heard a few people say to learn at higher speeds
I was going to say I haven't seen you in class!
Looks like the PuttiTang trainer comes with a nice USB cable 😮
Ape said PuttiTang🌮🌮🌮
Is that a famous stripper??
I think Iambic a vs b involve clock cycle kind of timing...
Jeem is the best.
The real questions is did you hit that * key. Once I get my Extra i will then focus on learning some CW
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.
Get off your behind, and make a contact before Ape does.
Hell yes!
I'm putting my money on neither of you. When you sell your keys, please let us know.
Thanks for watching. Get off my lawn.
With a straight key, you're playing a one key piano.
However someone can get on the air, just celebrate they are learning.