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Morse code learning software
Sigurd Stenersen wrote:
Kurt wrote: Sheesh, I gotta work harder. Can send well but receiving is a whole 'nother ballgame. Fired up JLMC last night and gave it a serious go and it is indeed going to take 30 minutes a night for sometime to get me up to speed. I was a bit saddened but felt better when I reminded myself I haven't put myself on a timeframe and still need to study the Tech and General Manuals. Passed an OnLine tech exam, but I would like to get a higher score. What speed setting are you using ? I think it may be harder learning at below 12 WPM than above. But I suppose that's bad news if you're aiming for a 5WPM test... 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd http://justlearnmorsecode.com I slowed it down to 10 as I was a bit depressed and I actually haven't been seriously practicing receiving so I just have to do the 30 minutes or more a day routine. Use headphones and such. I memorized by rote the characters and practiced sending in my head whenever I get the chance. Sending and receiving takes different parts of the brain to process so I just have to activate the auditory centers. I did use G4FON's program and other free programs to help me learn the characters. The other incentive I have is I am on the shipping list for a Small Wonders DSW-II 40 meter transceiver kit. When built, I have a dummy load to work with it but won't plug a key in or transmit until I pass the test and get assigned a callsign. A fellow told me he got a rig before he was licensed and used the receiver to listen and never plugged a key or a mic in. (It was a considerably pricey rig) It was the incentive for him to keep studying and worked. It was he who told me that I didn't have to be licensed to buy a rig and just use it to listen. Just can't send a signal. (Makes sense to me.) Kurt Savegnago |
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