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I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and
have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
"Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message ... I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. Congrats for offering another way for folks to learn CW. Thing is, there is no Easy way. Learning the code takes practice, time, but most importantly--desire. The time seems to be coming when learning even 5WPM will not be an issue to get a ham license, and more than a few are waiting on that. And I won't say if that's a good or bad thing, but from my experience learing CW is far easier that what you need to know than what's required for an Extra license. But again, wanting to learn makes all the difference. And if someone comes up with an easier way to absorb that knowledge, more power to them, and to you. -Has |
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"Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. Congrats for offering another way for folks to learn CW. Thank you. Thing is, there is no Easy way. Yes there is. That is what I was posting about. Learning the code takes practice, time, but most importantly--desire. Sure. But using the above mentioned software makes it take less practice, less time, and even less desire. But again, wanting to learn makes all the difference. Wanting to learn is important, but having good tools for learning also makes a big difference. And if someone comes up with an easier way to absorb that knowledge, more power to them, and to you. Actually, Koch and Farnsworth did just that, a LONG time ago. And the http://justlearnmorsecode.com web site includes descriptions of both these methods. 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:22:22 +0200, "Sigurd Stenersen"
wrote: I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd SWEET and XP Likes it. Very professionally done. I used to have cassettes each with one method, one ARRL and one from, I think CQ magazine. long gone. I've been on 10 metres so long I can't recognise my own callsign your software will help change that. Thank you so very much Ed 73 de KA9AHQ/7 |
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wrote in message ... On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:22:22 +0200, "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote: I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd SWEET and XP Likes it. Very professionally done. I used to have cassettes each with one method, one ARRL and one from, I think CQ magazine. long gone. I've been on 10 metres so long I can't recognise my own callsign your software will help change that. Thank you so very much Ed 73 de KA9AHQ/7 I don't need to learn Morse, but I decided to look it over, I am quite impressed. Nice program to practice with also. Wish it had some more speed though. Any possibility of cranking it up a bit? Dan/W4NTI |
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Morse is dead...hang it up!
"Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message ... I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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Dan/W4NTI wrote:
wrote: I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com I don't need to learn Morse, but I decided to look it over, I am quite impressed. Nice program to practice with also. Thank you. Wish it had some more speed though. Any possibility of cranking it up a bit? I'm assuming that you're not asking for more than 100 WPM ? The easiest way to change the speed is to change the two numbers next to the label "Speed" on the line below the menu. You might also change the speed by selecting /Tools/Options (select Options in the Tools menu) and then change the two numbers next to "Speed" in there. There is also a Help button in that screen. /Help/Contents is another good place to start. 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote:
"Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. Morse is dead...hang it up! I don't know your reasoning for making a statement like that, but no matter what it is it applies to ham radio in general. What do you need ham radio for in the first place ? A cell phone is all you need to talk to anybody, anywhere, anytime. So what are you doing here on the ham radio newsgroups in the first place ? 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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Sigurd Stenersen wrote:
The easiest way to change the speed is to change the two numbers next to the label "Speed" on the line below the menu. To "clarifuse" a bit - if you want to set the speed to 25 WPM and use standard timing, you have to change both numbers to 25. The first number is the word speed, or overall transmit speed. The second number is the character speed. If the numbers are equal, you're using standard timing. If the first number is less than the second number, you're using Farnsworth timing, which means characters are transmitted at the higher speed with extra spacing inserted between characters and words to slow the transmission down to match the lower number. Oh, and you can change settings during a session (while Morse code is being sent). 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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"Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message ... Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote: "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. Morse is dead...hang it up! I don't know your reasoning for making a statement like that, but no matter what it is it applies to ham radio in general. What do you need ham radio for in the first place ? A cell phone is all you need to talk to anybody, anywhere, anytime. So what are you doing here on the ham radio newsgroups in the first place ? Indeed. -has |
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antiquated. It was developed during a time when it was considered a miracle
that we could string wire sets for thousands of miles and (slowly) communicate with a series of "clicks." Then the miracle of spark generators were invented and we were really advanced because we could lose the wire sets and communicate across the big pond. I tend to be practical when it comes to technology. I realize the importance of amateur radio or else I would not be spending my time in here. However, if I need to order a pizza on my way home from work, I don't pull out my HT and patch into the local pizzeria. I use my cell phone of course. But, during a time of power failure or disastrous periods, obviously, the cell will not function. So then, I would use a portable method of communication. This does not mean I would automatically pull out my key and start sending Morse. Most likely, I would attempt verbal contact via an HF mode. If bandwidth is limited, I'm sure I could find other modes to use that are almost as efficient as Morse. If all else fails, I could hook up my lap-top, and let it do all the work--sending and receiving Morse. If on the off chance my lap-top is dead, I could resort to manual Morse at 5 wpm. In which case, I still don't need the stupid Morse learning software to get me to 20, 40, 60 wpm. I have much more important things to do with my time than practice this dead language. Wayne- (KC8UIO) co communicatio "Has" wrote in message ... "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message ... Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote: "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. Morse is dead...hang it up! I don't know your reasoning for making a statement like that, but no matter what it is it applies to ham radio in general. What do you need ham radio for in the first place ? A cell phone is all you need to talk to anybody, anywhere, anytime. So what are you doing here on the ham radio newsgroups in the first place ? Indeed. -has |
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On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 01:52:52 GMT, "Wayne P. Muckleroy"
wrote: antiquated. It was developed during a time when it was considered a miracle that we could string wire sets for thousands of miles and (slowly) communicate with a series of "clicks." Then the miracle of spark generators were invented and we were really advanced because we could lose the wire sets and communicate across the big pond. I tend to be practical when it comes to technology. I realize the importance of amateur radio or else I would not be spending my time in here. However, if I need to order a pizza on my way home from work, I don't pull out my HT and patch into the local pizzeria. I use my cell phone of course. But, during a time of power failure or disastrous periods, obviously, the cell will not function. So then, I would use a portable method of communication. This does not mean I would automatically pull out my key and start sending Morse. Most likely, I would attempt verbal contact via an HF mode. If bandwidth is limited, I'm sure I could find other modes to use that are almost as efficient as Morse. If all else fails, I could hook up my lap-top, and let it do all the work--sending and receiving Morse. If on the off chance my lap-top is dead, I could resort to manual Morse at 5 wpm. In which case, I still don't need the stupid Morse learning software to get me to 20, 40, 60 wpm. I have much more important things to do with my time than practice this dead language. Wayne- (KC8UIO) Well, la-de-dah! That's norris code for who gives a ****. I happen to enjoy code. You do your thing, I'll do mine. |
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Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote:
antiquated. It was developed during a time when it was considered a miracle that we could string wire sets for thousands of miles and (slowly) communicate with a series of "clicks." Then the miracle of spark generators were invented and we were really advanced because we could lose the wire sets and communicate across the big pond. I tend to be practical when it comes to technology. I realize the importance of amateur radio or else I would not be spending my time in here. However, if I need to order a pizza on my way home from work, I don't pull out my HT and patch into the local pizzeria. I use my cell phone of course. But, during a time of power failure or disastrous periods, obviously, the cell will not function. So then, I would use a portable method of communication. This does not mean I would automatically pull out my key and start sending Morse. Most likely, I would attempt verbal contact via an HF mode. If bandwidth is limited, I'm sure I could find other modes to use that are almost as efficient as Morse. If all else fails, I could hook up my lap-top, and let it do all the work--sending and receiving Morse. If on the off chance my lap-top is dead, I could resort to manual Morse at 5 wpm. In which case, I still don't need the stupid Morse learning software to get me to 20, 40, 60 wpm. I have much more important things to do with my time than practice this dead language. Wayne- (KC8UIO) Wayne, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but you really are an idiot. Now go order yourself a pizza with your HF voice rig or something. You're clearly a very efficient guy, so why waste your time arguing about a technology that you don't want to spend any time on ? 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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....for calling me an idiot and then wishing me 73. Somehow, I doubt your
sincerity. Don't worry...I have not wasted any time on code. The only time I spent on code was the two weeks I needed to get to 5 wpm. This was to pass the code element in the States. My sincere thanks to Samuel and Guglielmo for their contributions to communication technology. Thank God that their pioneering efforts have lead the way to much more! Goodbye clicks, dots, and dashes. Hello ones and zeros. Wayne- (KC8UIO) "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message ... Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote: antiquated. It was developed during a time when it was considered a miracle that we could string wire sets for thousands of miles and (slowly) communicate with a series of "clicks." Then the miracle of spark generators were invented and we were really advanced because we could lose the wire sets and communicate across the big pond. I tend to be practical when it comes to technology. I realize the importance of amateur radio or else I would not be spending my time in here. However, if I need to order a pizza on my way home from work, I don't pull out my HT and patch into the local pizzeria. I use my cell phone of course. But, during a time of power failure or disastrous periods, obviously, the cell will not function. So then, I would use a portable method of communication. This does not mean I would automatically pull out my key and start sending Morse. Most likely, I would attempt verbal contact via an HF mode. If bandwidth is limited, I'm sure I could find other modes to use that are almost as efficient as Morse. If all else fails, I could hook up my lap-top, and let it do all the work--sending and receiving Morse. If on the off chance my lap-top is dead, I could resort to manual Morse at 5 wpm. In which case, I still don't need the stupid Morse learning software to get me to 20, 40, 60 wpm. I have much more important things to do with my time than practice this dead language. Wayne- (KC8UIO) Wayne, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but you really are an idiot. Now go order yourself a pizza with your HF voice rig or something. You're clearly a very efficient guy, so why waste your time arguing about a technology that you don't want to spend any time on ? 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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In article ,
stuff cut Too band there isn't a Linux or MacOS version! Oh, and you can change settings during a session (while Morse code is being sent). 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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"Wayne P. Muckleroy" wrote in message .. . ...for calling me an idiot and then wishing me 73. Somehow, I doubt your sincerity. Don't worry...I have not wasted any time on code. The only time I spent on code was the two weeks I needed to get to 5 wpm. This was to pass the code element in the States. My sincere thanks to Samuel and Guglielmo for their contributions to communication technology. Thank God that their pioneering efforts have lead the way to much more! Goodbye clicks, dots, and dashes. Hello ones and zeros. Wayne- (KC8UIO) You do realize of course that, since you do not intend to do anything further with the morse code skill, learning it to only 5wpm is not sufficient to retain the knowledge and it will not be available to you should you ever need. You do realize of course that the ones and zeros modes become unuseable when there are auroras, thunderstorms, geomagnetic disturbances, etc. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote:
"Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message ... Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote: If on the off chance my lap-top is dead, I could resort to manual Morse at 5 wpm. In which case, I still don't need the stupid Morse learning software to get me to 20, 40, 60 wpm. I have much more important things to do with my time than practice this dead language. Wayne, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but you really are an idiot. [Thanks...] ...for calling me an idiot and then wishing me 73. Somehow, I doubt your sincerity. Actually, I didn't really mean that you're an idiot so you're right about that. Me calling you an idiot was a response to you referring to my work as "stupid morse learning software". Of course you are entitled to think whatever you want about anything. Still, it seems selfish at best to be that condescending about other peoples interests and hard work just because it doesn't fit YOUR abilities to learn and become interested. 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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Jerseyj wrote:
Too band there isn't a Linux or MacOS version! Well, this is a hobby project and I have to select how I want to spend the little time I have for hobbies. Currently, I choose to add more features to Just Learn Morse Code and later I might want to spend some time on regular ham activities rather than just extending my working hours without being paid... One user reported that the executable runs just fine on Linux under the WINE emulator, tho. 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd http://justlearnmorsecode.com |
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There are lots of nice code programs for MacOS.
Just go to www.google.com/mac and type morse code software in the search string. Sorry, can't help you on Linux, but I'm sure they're out there also. As to the bashing of morse code, if a group of people wanted to play with communication via smoke signals or tin cans connected with yarn, it's difficult to understand the mindset of another group who chooses to flame them for it. Peculiar thinking indeed. Why not flame those microwave guys who drive around from mountain top to mountain top with their feed horns and tripods? Perhaps it's because if they enjoy doing it then all the power to them! It's all about what you enjoy in the hobby, and if some like morse and others like microwave and yet others enjoy APRS... hurrah for all of them. Have fun and let others have their fun too. VE3PMK Jerseyj wrote: In article , stuff cut Too band there isn't a Linux or MacOS version! Oh, and you can change settings during a session (while Morse code is being sent). 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 14:33:32 +0200, "Sigurd Stenersen"
wrote: Jerseyj wrote: Too band there isn't a Linux or MacOS version! Well, this is a hobby project and I have to select how I want to spend the little time I have for hobbies. Currently, I choose to add more features to Just Learn Morse Code and later I might want to spend some time on regular ham activities rather than just extending my working hours without being paid... Sigurd, I've been following this for awhile and I find it ironic that someone takes the time to create a piece of software and then offer it free to anyone who would like to use it only to have a bunch of complainers giving you flak that they don't like it or aren't getting there monies worth. Thank you for your efforts and providing it free in the best of amateur radio traditions. Very 73, Danny, K6MHE |
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Likewise, Thanks Sigurd!
VE3PMK Sigurd, I've been following this for awhile and I find it ironic that someone takes the time to create a piece of software and then offer it free to anyone who would like to use it only to have a bunch of complainers giving you flak that they don't like it or aren't getting there monies worth. Thank you for your efforts and providing it free in the best of amateur radio traditions. Very 73, Danny, K6MHE |
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Dan Richardson wrote:
On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 14:33:32 +0200, "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote: Jerseyj wrote: Too band there isn't a Linux or MacOS version! Well, this is a hobby project and I have to select how I want to spend the little time I have for hobbies. Currently, I choose to add more features to Just Learn Morse Code and later I might want to spend some time on regular ham activities rather than just extending my working hours without being paid... I've been following this for awhile and I find it ironic that someone takes the time to create a piece of software and then offer it free to anyone who would like to use it only to have a bunch of complainers giving you flak that they don't like it or aren't getting there monies worth. If that was all I got I would have given up. But fortunately, I get positive feedback, too. A lot of people send me encouraging emails, a few people (like yourself) make positive comments on newsgroups and there has even been a few donations. (It's not like I'm going to get anything substantial out of this in terms of money, but the very idea that somebody is willing to part with money when they don't have to is a very strong indication that what I have created is perceived as valuable to others.) Also, checking the download counter has been very encouraging. Approaching 2000 downloads after just a couple of weeks of "air time" is WAY beyond what I expected for a Morse code learning program. Thank you for your efforts and providing it free in the best of amateur radio traditions. Thank you ! 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd http://justlearnmorsecode.com |
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Thank you Sigurd.
As we all know, many of the posters in this NG just want something to bitch about. Ace - WH2T Dan Richardson wrote in message ... On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 14:33:32 +0200, "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote: Jerseyj wrote: Too band there isn't a Linux or MacOS version! Well, this is a hobby project and I have to select how I want to spend the little time I have for hobbies. Currently, I choose to add more features to Just Learn Morse Code and later I might want to spend some time on regular ham activities rather than just extending my working hours without being paid... Sigurd, I've been following this for awhile and I find it ironic that someone takes the time to create a piece of software and then offer it free to anyone who would like to use it only to have a bunch of complainers giving you flak that they don't like it or aren't getting there monies worth. Thank you for your efforts and providing it free in the best of amateur radio traditions. Very 73, Danny, K6MHE |
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very true. the only time you would NEED code would be in EXTREMELY bad
situations -- ie, the world as we know it is gone gone gone. Otherwise it's truly an anachronism. I suppose it's good to have folks who know it just in case of some major MAJOR catastrophe; and there are some people who enjoy learning Latin too, a fairly useless language. So good-on-em if that's their thing. |
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"Wayne P. Muckleroy" wrote in message . .. antiquated. It was developed during a time when it was considered a miracle that we could string wire sets for thousands of miles and (slowly) communicate with a series of "clicks." Then the miracle of spark generators were invented and we were really advanced because we could lose the wire sets and communicate across the big pond. I tend to be practical when it comes to technology. I realize the importance of amateur radio or else I would not be spending my time in here. However, if I need to order a pizza on my way home from work, I don't pull out my HT and patch into the local pizzeria. I use my cell phone of course. Of course. There are those however who find using the code to be an enjoyable way of communicating, for any number of reasons. Thanks to LB3KB for offering another good way to learn for those folks who choose to do so. -Has KC6TRC |
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Absconde obesito illegitimo
Ace - WH2T "Falky foo" wrote in message om... very true. the only time you would NEED code would be in EXTREMELY bad situations -- ie, the world as we know it is gone gone gone. Otherwise it's truly an anachronism. I suppose it's good to have folks who know it just in case of some major MAJOR catastrophe; and there are some people who enjoy learning Latin too, a fairly useless language. So good-on-em if that's their thing. |
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Absconde obesito illegitimo
Ace - WH2T exactly |
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Interesting that the rather useless and antiquated Usenet still thrives...
-has "Dr.Ace" wrote in message ... Absconde obesito illegitimo Ace - WH2T "Falky foo" wrote in message om... very true. the only time you would NEED code would be in EXTREMELY bad situations -- ie, the world as we know it is gone gone gone. Otherwise it's truly an anachronism. I suppose it's good to have folks who know it just in case of some major MAJOR catastrophe; and there are some people who enjoy learning Latin too, a fairly useless language. So good-on-em if that's their thing. |
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On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 07:17:05 -0700, Dan Richardson wrote:
On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 14:33:32 +0200, "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote: Jerseyj wrote: Too band there isn't a Linux or MacOS version! Well, this is a hobby project and I have to select how I want to spend the little time I have for hobbies. Currently, I choose to add more features to Just Learn Morse Code and later I might want to spend some time on regular ham activities rather than just extending my working hours without being paid... Sigurd, I've been following this for awhile and I find it ironic that someone takes the time to create a piece of software and then offer it free to anyone who would like to use it only to have a bunch of complainers giving you flak that they don't like it or aren't getting there monies worth. The common saying is -- they'd bitch if you hung tthem with a brand new rope. Thank you for your efforts and providing it free in the best of amateur radio traditions. Very 73, Danny, K6MHE |
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On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:10:07 -0400, VE3PMK wrote:
There are lots of nice code programs for MacOS. Just go to www.google.com/mac and type morse code software in the search string. Sorry, can't help you on Linux, but I'm sure they're out there also. As to the bashing of morse code, if a group of people wanted to play with communication via smoke signals or tin cans connected with yarn, it's difficult to understand the mindset of another group who chooses to flame them for it. Peculiar thinking indeed. Yep. Right along the lines of, "Kill all the horses; we have cars now." Why not flame those microwave guys who drive around from mountain top to mountain top with their feed horns and tripods? Perhaps it's because if they enjoy doing it then all the power to them! It's all about what you enjoy in the hobby, and if some like morse and others like microwave and yet others enjoy APRS... hurrah for all of them. Have fun and let others have their fun too. VE3PMK Jerseyj wrote: In article , stuff cut Too band there isn't a Linux or MacOS version! Oh, and you can change settings during a session (while Morse code is being sent). 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 01:52:52 GMT, "Wayne P. Muckleroy"
wrote: antiquated. It was developed during a time when it was considered a miracle that we could string wire sets for thousands of miles and (slowly) communicate with a series of "clicks." Then the miracle of spark generators were invented and we were really advanced because we could lose the wire sets and communicate across the big pond. I tend to be practical when it comes to technology. I realize the importance of amateur radio or else I would not be spending my time in here. However, if I need to order a pizza on my way home from work, I don't pull out my HT and patch into the local pizzeria. I use my cell phone of course. But, during a time of power failure or disastrous periods, obviously, the cell will not function. So then, I would use a portable method of communication. This does not mean I would automatically pull out my key and start sending Morse. Most likely, I would attempt verbal contact via an HF mode. If bandwidth is limited, I'm sure I could find other modes to use that are almost as efficient as Morse. If all else fails, I could hook up my lap-top, and let it do all the work--sending and receiving Morse. If on the off chance my lap-top is dead, I could resort to manual Morse at 5 wpm. In which case, I still don't need the stupid Morse learning software to get me to 20, 40, 60 wpm. I have much more important things to do with my time than practice this dead language. And I have much more important things to do than listen to your whining that others may enjoy something you don't enjoy. If you're so unhappy with morse, **** off and let those who care talk about it or learn it. None of your goddamnes business anyway. Do you go out on the street and bitch at peole who drive a different make of car from yours? Wayne- (KC8UIO) co communicatio "Has" wrote in message ... "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message ... Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote: "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. Morse is dead...hang it up! I don't know your reasoning for making a statement like that, but no matter what it is it applies to ham radio in general. What do you need ham radio for in the first place ? A cell phone is all you need to talk to anybody, anywhere, anytime. So what are you doing here on the ham radio newsgroups in the first place ? Indeed. -has |
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On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 04:06:49 +0200, "Sigurd Stenersen"
wrote: Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote: antiquated. It was developed during a time when it was considered a miracle that we could string wire sets for thousands of miles and (slowly) communicate with a series of "clicks." Then the miracle of spark generators were invented and we were really advanced because we could lose the wire sets and communicate across the big pond. I tend to be practical when it comes to technology. I realize the importance of amateur radio or else I would not be spending my time in here. However, if I need to order a pizza on my way home from work, I don't pull out my HT and patch into the local pizzeria. I use my cell phone of course. But, during a time of power failure or disastrous periods, obviously, the cell will not function. So then, I would use a portable method of communication. This does not mean I would automatically pull out my key and start sending Morse. Most likely, I would attempt verbal contact via an HF mode. If bandwidth is limited, I'm sure I could find other modes to use that are almost as efficient as Morse. If all else fails, I could hook up my lap-top, and let it do all the work--sending and receiving Morse. If on the off chance my lap-top is dead, I could resort to manual Morse at 5 wpm. In which case, I still don't need the stupid Morse learning software to get me to 20, 40, 60 wpm. I have much more important things to do with my time than practice this dead language. Wayne- (KC8UIO) Wayne, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but you really are an idiot. Now go order yourself a pizza with your HF voice rig or something. You're clearly a very efficient guy, so why waste your time arguing about a technology that you don't want to spend any time on ? Better yet, crawl to the pizza shop and order it in person. It'll keep you off usenet for a couple of hours. 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 20:03:37 GMT, "Falky foo"
wrote: very true. the only time you would NEED code would be in EXTREMELY bad situations -- ie, the world as we know it is gone gone gone. Otherwise it's truly an anachronism. I suppose it's good to have folks who know it just in case of some major MAJOR catastrophe; and there are some people who enjoy learning Latin too, a fairly useless language. Studying Latin has done more for my English composition than any English class I ever took. Your characterization is baseless. So good-on-em if that's their thing. |
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On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 09:06:11 GMT, "Wayne P. Muckleroy"
wrote: ...for calling me an idiot and then wishing me 73. Somehow, I doubt your sincerity. Don't worry...I have not wasted any time on code. The only time I spent on code was the two weeks I needed to get to 5 wpm. This was to pass the code element in the States. My sincere thanks to Samuel and Guglielmo for their contributions to communication technology. Thank God that their pioneering efforts have lead the way to much more! Goodbye clicks, dots, and dashes. Hello ones and zeros. Typical binary thinker -- there only two ways -- his and the wrong ways. Narrow-minded POS. Wayne- (KC8UIO) "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message ... Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote: antiquated. It was developed during a time when it was considered a miracle that we could string wire sets for thousands of miles and (slowly) communicate with a series of "clicks." Then the miracle of spark generators were invented and we were really advanced because we could lose the wire sets and communicate across the big pond. I tend to be practical when it comes to technology. I realize the importance of amateur radio or else I would not be spending my time in here. However, if I need to order a pizza on my way home from work, I don't pull out my HT and patch into the local pizzeria. I use my cell phone of course. But, during a time of power failure or disastrous periods, obviously, the cell will not function. So then, I would use a portable method of communication. This does not mean I would automatically pull out my key and start sending Morse. Most likely, I would attempt verbal contact via an HF mode. If bandwidth is limited, I'm sure I could find other modes to use that are almost as efficient as Morse. If all else fails, I could hook up my lap-top, and let it do all the work--sending and receiving Morse. If on the off chance my lap-top is dead, I could resort to manual Morse at 5 wpm. In which case, I still don't need the stupid Morse learning software to get me to 20, 40, 60 wpm. I have much more important things to do with my time than practice this dead language. Wayne- (KC8UIO) Wayne, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but you really are an idiot. Now go order yourself a pizza with your HF voice rig or something. You're clearly a very efficient guy, so why waste your time arguing about a technology that you don't want to spend any time on ? 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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Has wrote:
"Wayne P. Muckleroy" wrote in message . .. antiquated. SNIPPED But, it [Morse Code] is a great way to work those DX-peditions with only 100 watts and a dipole. |
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Oh, I don't think your little example makes my characterization "baseless."
But it does looks as though I tweaked some people by calling their choice of study a waste of time. Studying Latin has done more for my English composition than any English class I ever took. Your characterization is baseless. |
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Sigurd Stenersen wrote:
Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote: "Sigurd Stenersen" wrote in message I decided to make a contribution to the continued use of Morse code, and have created a computer program that makes it easy to learn the code. The program can be downloaded from http://justlearnmorsecode.com If you like the program, please make the URL known to the members of your club and anybody else that might be interested. Also, comments and suggestions are very welcome. Morse is dead...hang it up! I don't know your reasoning for making a statement like that, but no matter what it is it applies to ham radio in general. What do you need ham radio for in the first place ? A cell phone is all you need to talk to anybody, anywhere, anytime. Morse is more properly moribund but Morse is not the the whole of Ham radio So what are you doing here on the ham radio newsgroups in the first place ? 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd |
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Falky foo wrote:
very true. the only time you would NEED code would be in EXTREMELY bad situations -- ie, the world as we know it is gone gone gone. Otherwise it's truly an anachronism. I suppose it's good to have folks who know it just in case of some major MAJOR catastrophe; and there are some people who enjoy learning Latin too, a fairly useless language. So good-on-em if that's their thing. I have read this suggestion over the year and always aks just what good that Morse Coded CW is going to do if things ever went that far to hell (if morse were needed as opposed to just being useful for hobby proposes that is) I never get an answer to just what good Morse code would be in this doomday world. the best answer I have seen to that is the unlikely "Independance day" senario |
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an_old_friend wrote:
Sigurd Stenersen wrote: Wayne P. Muckleroy wrote: Morse is dead...hang it up! I don't know your reasoning for making a statement like that, but no matter what it is it applies to ham radio in general. What do you need ham radio for in the first place ? A cell phone is all you need to talk to anybody, anywhere, anytime. Morse is more properly moribund but Morse is not the the whole of Ham radio Yes... And... So ? -- 73 de LB3KB, Sigurd http://justlearnmorsecode.com |
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