WV3P Tips for Learning Morse Code

We enjoyed another great Wednesday night on the Magicians Net (50.130 MHz @ 8:30 pm). With all the talk going on about operating 160 meters, QRP, vertical antennas vs. horizontal, and other topics too numerous to mention, I’d like to mention another topic that seems to be gaining attention…CW.  Yes, that old mode of communication that just won’t die.  I personally know of at least six people that have expressed interest in learning the somewhat black art of CW.  Just kidding… it’s really not that hard to do.  Actually, driving your car is much more difficult.  Devoting the time needed seems to be a major stumbling block for many.

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