How are you learning CW?

Self study? CW Ops class?

  • EI7LC@lemmy.radio
    3·
    2 years ago

    For me it was self study to begin with. I was lucky to have a lot of time during covid andade use of that by delving into lcwo.net. passed my telegraphist exam before I got my license. Eaier this year I got into a CWops intermediate class and found the peer-pressure/friendly-competition aspectgreat for helping me improve.

    Since that, it’s just been making QSOs and gradually increasing my speed. I’m ragchewing comfortably at 20wpm now, but setting my keyer between 22-25, to push my comfort zone.

    • w0odl@lemmy.radioM
      0·
      2 years ago

      Weird story: I tried cwops during covid. One of the other students ALWAYS called while they were driving and it was so damn distracting. I talked to the teacher about it but nothing seemed to come out of it. They refunded my course but I haven’t gone back.

  • its_bananas@lemmy.radio
    2·
    2 years ago

    Currently taking the self study approach and focusing on receive. To keep it interesting I’m using the MorseMania app. Sometimes I focus better while walking so I also use recording from Morse Code Ninja. I’ve tried copying station on 20m and 40m but I’m only able to pick out bits and peices. Hoping I’ll get there soon.

    • ham_bitious@lemmy.radioOP
      4·
      2 years ago

      Receiving CW is definitely harder than sending!

      I’d recommend you keep listening to the bands. Over time you’ll be able to pick out more and more. Then one day you’ll listen to an over and just understand it, and it will be magical.

  • warteschleife@lemmy.radio
    1·
    2 years ago

    Started with lcwo.net Then continued in a small group. Still not on band but in a kind of conference call (zello). First time on band was a sked with members of that group. Continue learning with apps and lcwo to become more comfortable with QRS and also to improve speed while doing QSOs…