An announcement from the Essex CW Club about a proposed Morse “Boot Camp” set for later in 2017:
Essex CW ARC Boot Camp Survey
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The club is considering putting on a CW ‘Boot Camp’ later this year. Features would include:
- Morse for the complete beginner
- Morse progression
- Morse for the faster operator
- Contest techniques and programs
- Twin Paddle operating
- Taking the RSGB morse test
- Supervised on-air operation for the novice.
The event would take place on a weekend day in the last quarter in Witham.
We would like to assess the interest before making any final decisions. To this end, we have enlisted the help of Essex Ham, who are a good friend to ECWARC. A survey is available on their website to assess interest and gauge your particular areas of interest. Please assist us by completing the survey. It’s free, confidential, and only takes a few minutes. You can find it at: 2017 Survey Expired
Many thanks for your help.
Kind regards and 73s,
The ECWARC Committee
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I think it is a great idea for those that want to learn it. It would be more of a pleasure if someday that other modes could be considered as well such as JT65 or JT8 as an example. The future is not mainly with CW but consider learning the language of other digital modes.
CW can be hard work for some like me its a special communication mode unlike any other. Technically its band width is similar to the JT but it is very personal and the kit to have an effective station is minimal. I use (not exclusively) a one or two tube, valve tx at 6 watts and every night I am heard or work stations all over Europe on 80m. I mean the TX is so simple the RX can be simple also and no PC or LT just your ears IMHO its not a language its a skill plus the special camaraderie you get by being a CW OP. 73 DR OM John es gl frm OM Pete.
I am an EX Royal Navy Radio Operator and my morse 40 years on is still pretty muck ok. I took the RSGB CW test at 15WPM and passed. Most of what we sent in the RN was printed out in front of us and we just got on with it. Running a QSO from head straight to key I have trouble with and need practice with. Please is there anyone out there that can help.
Most certainly John – make contact with our friends at the Essex CW Club – they’re a great bunch and we’re sure they’ll be happy to help – https://essexcw.uk/