James Barrett wrote:
Hi, I'm learning CW, and so far have not been able to tune in the Arrl
practice frequencies. I have only a 10 meter wire antenna, and I'm
wondering if there is anyone here from the southern New England area
that knows CW that wouldn't mind some practice on the 10 meter tech
sub-band. Fair warning, I'm not up to 5 wpm yet.
I am usually on the air around 7pm.


Jim


Jim,

Please tell us your callsign and grid squa at this point in the
sunspot cycle, ten meters isn't going to get much further than a CB set.

There are also other options you can pursue:

1. Use a computer and download one of several Morse study
programs. I found them indispensable for learing the
code, especially since they allow you to make custom
lists of the characters you're having trouble with.

2. If you have VHF gear, you can set up schedules with
local hams to do MCW on simplex or even with a
cooperative repeater.

3. If all else fails, you can build a modem adapter that
will allow you to practice with a friend via tele-
phone line.

HTH.

73, W1AC

--
Bill Horne

(Remove QRM from my address for direct replies.)