Learn Morse Code
(a.k.a., CW)
(updated: 18-Nov-2009 )

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Know Code Ham:

Learn to use and enjoy Morse code. Become a "Know (the) Code Ham" and gain access to more radio spectrum. This is the most basic form of digital communications available. No CPU required just an HSU-1 (Homo Sapien Unit 1) (your brain).

Text Messaging vs. Morse Code:

See which mode wins a simple contest conducted on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on May 12, 2005!

Test Your Skills

• ARRL Code Proficiency Qualifying Runs - Earn a Code Proficiency Certificate
• RufzXP - "Rufz" is the abbreviation of the German word "Rufzeichen-Hören", which means "Listening to Callsigns". Try out this software and find out just how fast you can copy!
• W1AW Code Practice & Bulletins - on the air schedule
• W1AW Code Practice & Bulletin Files - Media Player, RealPlayer or MP3 player formats for practice on-line.

Tools of the Trade

Denver, Colorado area radio amateurs are quite fortunate to have Morse Express and Ham Radio Outlet (HRO) available for shopping and browsing.

When it comes to things related to Morse code you won't find a better place to shop than Morse Express. They have the largest inventory of things related to Morse code. They deffinately have one of the largest selections of Morse code keys and they ship world-wide.

Instructional Software

Codemaster V (N1FN)

The program sells for $29.95, plus shipping and handling, which compares quite favorably to prices charged for the code tapes that come with no success guarantee. Best of all, it comes with an iron-clad money-back guarantee that you will be able to go from zero words per minute to 20 words per minute in 90 days. (Endorsed by the Colorado QRP Club)

Just Learn Morse Code (LB3KB)

Just Learn Morse Code is free for personal, non-commercial hobby use, although you are encouraged to contribute when you find the program helpful. This program even evaluates your use of space to seperate words.

K7QO'S Code Course version 3.0

FISTS (The International Morse Preservation Society) makes this wonderful course available free of charge. To get a copy, send an SASE big enough to hold a CD and with enough return postage to:
Nancy WZ8C
PO Box 47
Hadley, MI 48440.

Instructors/Mentors:

Colorado - Boulder Area

Bill Hickey (WA3H) - SKCC #5453

Colorado - Centennial Area

Rex Gossett (WI6T) - FISTS #11303, and SKCC #4067

Colorado - Parker Area

Rob Rude (K0RAR) - A-1 Ops Club, FISTS #14390, and SKCC #5455

Nevada - Logandale Area

Don De Caria (NF7R) - A-1 Ops Club, FISTS #2734, and SKCC #4098

If you are interested in learning Morse code, or improving your cw skills, please contact our team of Instructors/Mentors at . (Note: Please let us know where you live.)

Last Modified: Wednesday, 18-Nov-2009 08:30:32 EST