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February 9th 07, 02:37 AM
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Is there, or should there be, a Morse code beginner's frequency?
At some point, there will be hams on HF who have not passed a code test,
but want to give Morse code a try on the air. Of course they're not going to be that skillful at first. So maybe there should be an informal subband or frequency for beginners and elmers to hang out. |
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#2
February 9th 07, 03:31 AM
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Is there, or should there be, a Morse code beginner's frequency?
robert casey wrote:
At some point, there will be hams on HF who have not passed a code test, but want to give Morse code a try on the air. Of course they're not going to be that skillful at first. So maybe there should be an informal subband or frequency for beginners and elmers to hang out. Why? Just call CQ at your comfortable code speed or answer CQs in your speed range. That's what I do. If someone gets too fast, ask them to QRS. If they won't slow down, try QFU. :-) -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com |
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February 9th 07, 03:40 AM
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Is there, or should there be, a Morse code beginner's frequency?
"robert casey" wrote:
At some point, there will be hams on HF who have not passed a code test, but want to give Morse code a try on the air. Of course they're not going to be that skillful at first. So maybe there should be an informal subband or frequency for beginners and elmers to hang out. Why not the Novice CW sub-bands? Sounds like a good idea to me, to help those who want to learn. 73 kh6hz |
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February 9th 07, 04:11 AM
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Is there, or should there be, a Morse code beginner's frequency?
"KH6HZ" wrote in message ... "robert casey" wrote: At some point, there will be hams on HF who have not passed a code test, but want to give Morse code a try on the air. Of course they're not going to be that skillful at first. So maybe there should be an informal subband or frequency for beginners and elmers to hang out. Why not the Novice CW sub-bands? Sounds like a good idea to me, to help those who want to learn. 73 kh6hz I'd recommend that they go to frequencies in the general area of the FISTS calling frequencies. This group is always willing to help a new comer and there are people who regularly hang out there listening for someone new. The old Novice bands would be a bit of a problem. With the change in allocations that went into effect on December 15th, the 80m Novice subband is now filled with SSB transmissions. Half of the 40m subband is also now used for SSB. Dee, N8UZE |
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#5
February 9th 07, 10:09 PM
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Is there, or should there be, a Morse code beginner's frequency?
On Feb 8, 10:40 pm, "KH6HZ" wrote:
"robert casey" wrote: At some point, there will be hams on HF who have not passed a code test, but want to give Morse code a try on the air. Of course they're not going to be that skillful at first. So maybe there should be an informal subband or frequency for beginners and elmers to hang out. Why not the Novice CW sub-bands? Sounds like a good idea to me, to help those who want to learn. 73 kh6hz That didn't work so well for me 20 years ago, why would it be any different today? |
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February 9th 07, 10:26 PM
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Is there, or should there be, a Morse code beginner's frequency?
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That didn't work so well for me 20 years ago, why would it be any different today? Attitude. |
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#7
February 10th 07, 12:39 AM
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Is there, or should there be, a Morse code beginner's frequency?
On Feb 9, 5:26 pm, "KH6HZ" wrote:
wrote: That didn't work so well for me 20 years ago, why would it be any different today? Attitude. I don't think so. My attitude about the code was much better when I was a Novice. |
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#8
February 9th 07, 07:16 AM
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Is there, or should there be, a Morse code beginner's frequency?
On Feb 8, 9:37 pm, robert casey wrote:
At some point, there will be hams on HF who have not passed a code test, but want to give Morse code a try on the air. Of course they're not going to be that skillful at first. So maybe there should be an informal subband or frequency for beginners and elmers to hang out. 50 Khz up from the lower edges of the five traditional HF bands. Quadruple the number of minutes per week W1AW & Co. transmits 5, 7.5 and 10WPM code practice sessions. w3rv |
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#9
February 10th 07, 12:42 AM
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Is there, or should there be, a Morse code beginner's frequency?
On Feb 9, 2:16 am, wrote:
On Feb 8, 9:37 pm, robert casey wrote: At some point, there will be hams on HF who have not passed a code test, but want to give Morse code a try on the air. Of course they're not going to be that skillful at first. So maybe there should be an informal subband or frequency for beginners and elmers to hang out. 50 Khz up from the lower edges of the five traditional HF bands. Quadruple the number of minutes per week W1AW & Co. transmits 5, 7.5 and 10WPM code practice sessions. w3rv How 'bout 14.007? |
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February 10th 07, 02:26 AM
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Is there, or should there be, a Morse code beginner's frequency?
On Feb 9, 7:42 pm, wrote:
On Feb 9, 2:16 am, wrote: On Feb 8, 9:37 pm, robert casey wrote: At some point, there will be hams on HF who have not passed a code test, but want to give Morse code a try on the air. Of course they're not going to be that skillful at first. So maybe there should be an informal subband or frequency for beginners and elmers to hang out. 50 Khz up from the lower edges of the five traditional HF bands. Quadruple the number of minutes per week W1AW & Co. transmits 5, 7.5 and 10WPM code practice sessions. w3rv How 'bout 14.007? Get a life and put up an antenna Burke. |
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