On Nov 13, 1:11 pm, Bill Horne wrote:
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.)

Hi Bill, my call sign is kb1odg, and according to the Arrl web site (I
don't have a grid map at the moment), my grid square is FN41.
I've been using a program called "Just Learn Morse Code" and it has
helped with copying code, but now I'm looking for software that can
"receive" code sent by a key.

In my search I came across this link, Arrl has made mp3 practice
recordings.
http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/morse.html


I did another search for MCW and came across this link: a schematic
for building an MCW oscillator
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconVall...5/mcwosc1.html

I have a 2 meter HT, but it is only FM. I have not yet heard any morse
code in FM, except for repeater call signs. Does anyone do morse code
in FM on 2 meters?

Jim