Thank you sir for taking the time to explain all this. Knew most of this as a new CW from my limited experience at CW but it's nice to hear to clearly spelled out.
Never been a Ham, Burt. Was a professional in Navy, Civil Aviation, Antarctic Division and a few other org that used CW. I learned in 1953 when it was still used in the Post Office where I worked. I used CW for the last time in 1977. I tuned into a CZcams station yesterday and found I could still take down Morse at 25 WPM even after forty years! Nice listening to you.
Thanks for this vid. I am a rank beginner (68 years old). My grandfather was a very early HAM in Texas (built his rigs from scratch). Now my son and I are entering the HAM world together and need these type beginner lessons. Thanks loads! God Bless! - Jack
Neat video. I'm pretty much uninterested with local 2m repeater stuff at the moment, so I decided to migrate towards 80m/40m CW stuff. Besides, I like the more hands on/DIY approach with QRP CW and I'm researching some transceivers and dipoles right now to build. Thanks for the video. 73
Well Done video very good information for new guys and for us old timers too ...I am another slow CW guy been on 54 years and work mostly with the hand key a navy J-44,J38 or similar . I like old rigs ,Qrp,tubes, home brew, rag chewing and 6 meters . My Simpson 260 is at the center of the workbench you can do things with the 260 that digital meters won't do . I do however like those little 5 dollar digital meters if you fry one just get another . 73 keep up the good work Bob W9RAS
I have an old Simpson 260 and love it, bought it about 10 years ago. Same type of meter that I learned how to use in basic electricity and electronics classes in the Marines in 1980. 73 W5DPV
As a ham thats returned after a 43 year absence from the hobby, let me say "great job"! You remind me of my dad, a ham since 1953--common sense still goes a long way! Jim W6NYA
When starting back in ham radio recently I was puzzled by all these guys running “tests” at weekends and was wondering at all this testing going on,until a local ham explained that it meant contest! Got my first license last month at age 64 Dave EI3IXB
I love my analog Mura meter that I inherited. It's harder to grock a visceral understanding of reading a capacitor, for example, by reading numbers. The movement of the needle tells you more concisely.
I grew up with a Simpson 260 multimeter and a few weeks ago purchased a new Simpson 260. I have several digital meters but they can misbehave around radio transmitters and how does anyone know the DVM is working? The analog meter pretty much ignores radio frequency energy and needs no battery or electronics to measure voltage. (yes, it has a battery to measure resistance, and there's some considerations for using any instrument to measure resistance in a circuit since all resistance measuring devices push a small current through the resistance to see what voltage develops).
Nice video Burt! I'm still learning CW, going to run out of my comfort zone and play in the CW Sweeps as W0EEE...that's a fun one...W0S? Nope...DIT...DIT...DIT. We know how much you love contests! Contests are great to practice highish speed CW. I love my friends suffix -- TFP, when it's all ran together it's the theme to Lone Ranger. Mine, SSC has a nice rhythm DXers can pull out. 73
I'm 77, putting my toes into CW. And yes, I still have a Simpson 260, and to make sure that the batteries it needs don't leak on the innards, I mounted battery receptacles to the outside rear of the case. 73 de N4ANO
Very good video, Burt... the one thing I wish you had talked about is why you use CW... I do, because it is FUN! I struggle getting over 14 wpm still... I don't have enough time to just do CW for a hour a day (since I have a full time job and a horse farm) - I'd lose my marriage if I did that. However, even if I only get on the air once in a while and have to go slow, it is still a hoot to communicate with CW - voice doesn't have that for me as much (unless DX).
I was fortunate, I learned morse code in the Army and it was not hard to learn because I had a reason to learn it, no guard duty, no KP, just radio duty., I still only use a straight key. because I don't send high speed unless asked, I enjoy chatting with new people and will send any speed they want to copy. I had a CW chat with a fellow that was 80 years old and a ham for only a year, for back to you I use BTU AR K and never had any complaints. nice video.
Great video,,,,I love the common sense, and as we know IT IS NOT COMMON. I also hate the short dits too. I've been a ham for over twenty years but had the urge to get back into CW recently, so relearning it hasn't always been a joy and I find myself having difficulty with numbers and having to think about what I heard which I know isn't the correct way. I can do ok up to about 8wpm but that's not going to cut it with me. Also finding contacts has proven to be difficult because of my location...in my apartment I have a doxytronics loop and should only run up to 15 watts...it's not the best but it is what I have. My rig is an old KWD TS-430s which has a learning curve of its own. TNX AGN DE N9MHD
when I was in the guard on weather patrols the merchies always sent the weather obs in one long word because they only had limited time to squeeze in the report Also the Brits always ran the words together back in the 50s when I was in England on a joint operation I was an rm2 in the navy and coast guard used to copy 28 wpm now I do about 15
Great video, still watching but just wanted to say something real quick before I forgot. You said don't waste your time with the KN and up until recently I would have agreed completely with you. All of a sudden I've had I think three times now where some one called me on the break. Guess they heard the KA8MNP K and thought I'd called CQ. Twice not much of a problem, the station I was working much stronger than the "breaker'. The other the "breaker" was the stronger of the two. When I didn't answer he started calling CQ right on top of us. Had never happened before then three times in a month. Anyway enjoyed the video.
very good advise. now I know why there were so many calling test this last weekend. LoL I have noticed people Sean to operate differently on different bands. it's a learning process.
As an absolute raw beginner to amateur radio (no licenses or anything yet), what exactly do you need to get started in it besides going in for the license? I'd really like to do this, CW/Morse operation with maybe a little voice thrown in, perhaps a little DXing, but the last isn't a real requirement for me. What sort of equipment would I need (don't need anything with all the bells and whistles)? I have to admit I really like Morse, got turned on to it after looking into the history of things like the Titanic, as well as the old land-line telegraphs and undersea cables, still find it all very fascinating to this day, which is why I'd like to get into being a ham operator and using it myself. Best Regards, and Great Video! Brendan O.
Great CW advice, esp. about pro-sign use efficiency and general etiquette. I've had some problems with a "KN" in my call, so I've learned to be very careful about spacing. Also I'm glad my suffix was "SU." I pity the guy who got an "FU" suffix, especially if he has a KN prefix...as "KN...FU" could be easily misinterpreted... Re etiquette, I totally agree with matching speed to accommodate contacts. I've been an Extra for more than 20 years, love CW, but I struggle at over 20wpm.
I'm licensed since some time but still didn't get through learning the alphabet in cw. Wish I was told cw when I was a little kid :) Thanks for this little motivational video - I'll take another try.. Btw: 70.7 °C (159-160 °F) were measured via satellite in the desert 'Dasht-e Lut' in Iran :)
Hi Burt - have come back to this 3 different times over the months to re-watch. Excellent advice. I always think of your comment about sending letters as taking discrete bites of a delicate morsel. Good stuff and tnx. 73
Burt Fisher Hi Burt - we just worked each other on 14.055. Excellent fist. Ur Flex very clean. I frequently think of this vid and how it has helped me over the past 2 yrs - many nuggets of wisdom here. This is destined to be a classic vid. Thx agn fer the FB QSO.
Hey Burt, yep it's me again Ethel!!! ha I am so happy that you mentioned the KN business. To me, this is the absolute height of arrogance on the ham bands. In over 32 years of cw I can count on 2 fingers the number of "breaks' I have had during the 6,000 odd cw qso's I have had. I don't know who thought of this brainer, but talk about a waste of time. The only possible instance that I can think of that would make KN necessary would be passing of emergency traffic or something of this nature. Thanks, Bert, for this posting. 73 Mac W4OSD
I got my novice license in 1980. Operated for three years then let it expire. I had to pass that 5 WPM code test back than and learned on a straight key. I know those can cause Carpal Tunnel but it just seemed more natural to me than a bug.
Wow, are you feeling ok? This was an honest, straight forward helpful video. I have watched a few of your others and you are always so snippy and sort of vindictive towards other hams. I can understand your frustrations though as I feel the same way at times. I do not know CW (except for S.O.S.) but want to learn as I think it is an important and invaluable part of amateur radio. I've only been licensed 2 years, General class, but studying when I can for EXTRA class. Thanks for the videos.
Generally, this is a pretty fair set of recommendations for CW and I concur. However, I would niggle that it is probably NOT a good idea to omit the "C" or "F" appended to temps. Yes, 79ºC degrees is extraordinarily hot but something like 10-20ºC from Minnesota or Fairbanks can be ambiguous. I'd also argue, that while the 260 is a fine meter, it probably has MORE parts than a DMM -- who has a lot of it's functionality invested in a specialized IC. For the record, there certainly Fluke DMMs and those of similar quality whose capabilities outstrip the 260, 270, etc. Also, some fine vintage FET VOMs that would probably serve better in that they are megohms-per-volt, would not load the circuit down, and are available on eBay at a fraction of the cost of the 260. But again, that's preference. I own all three (including a number of old VTVMs) and value them all. FB ON UR 599 SIG OM. TNX ES GL FER TEST. SO HW? DE K6WHP DIT DIT
Nice video! I see you like using a straight key. All I have ever used are paddles. I couple probably copy you. I am decent with CW at 13-15 wpm right now. I sometimes have difficulty copying ops who use straight keys or bugs as they don't have their timing/spacing right. My hat's off to those who can use a key or bug and have a good fist.
It's a lot of fun, and you might have to change methods.. what works for me might not for you. I hate learning via computer, but loads of people only learned that way. I found the old Jerry Ziliak K6MT tapes converted to mp3 by some company online (these were made in the 70's) which worked for me finally (uses farnsworth). Now I'd say I'm 75% CW when I get on the air now.
Nice presentation, Burt. "Swing Fists" are another huge annoyance. Some hams, although knowing code, send it like it's a jazz piece. I can't figure out why. Also there's the final 'K'. Some send dah dit daaaaaaaah for 'K' as if it's the end of a Beethoven piece. JIM - k2JHV
Burt - love your videos and sense of humor. One polite request: please figure out how to get a consistant audio level on your videos, and a stronger audio signal. Best to you from a guy who is not a ham, but likes to watch ham stuff. lol
By now you have either repaired it or replaced it or abandoned it. The Simpson 260 has a tiny fuse inside and it is somewhat common to have the probes plugged in for current reading and forget it and go for a voltage measurement. This will merely blow the fuse if you are lucky. Use the "off" unless your version doesn't have "off" in which case switch it to the highest voltage setting when not using it. "Off" is supposed to short the meter movement and that provides damping of the movement and reduces damage to the needle.
I hope there are lots of old dudes like Burt up in Mass. I went right out and got me a Tripplet..that's what my dad had. No.... decided to go with the Simpson... K5HEC.
I do have a license KD8GLK. I am just learning CW and I am not on the air yet. I am making a Homebrew transceiver with one frequency That is why I'm asking which CW frequency 7.025 - 7.125 of the 40m is most popular with Tech's for CW?
R Gimminez I learned code with the code sent at 13 WPM but enough space to make that 5 WPM But I had a hard time getting my general but when I did I bacame advanced the same day. N5AKD. I guess I have to up grade.
The FCC has issued some interesting calls. I guess they issue them randomly. They probably make some effort to avoid obscene suffixes, but things like SOB, FAG, MF, FU, BS, FOS, POC, POS, etc. have been issued... And with the Vanity Call program, folks may be trying to get some interesting call signs...
Nice video, Burt. Yeah, my pet peeve is run-together letters and words. It's like talking fast without taking a breath. It really makes it difficult to copy for me. Speed at the expense of clarity is not useful. If I can't understand what the other station is saying, why bother?
Speaking for the majority of HAMS I think I can safely say, WE ARE GLAD TOO!! Give me a call and tell me how that cellphone works out for you in a disaster. Oh wait, thats right, YOU CANT!.
I am ok a QSO but I have no way to respond to messages left on You Tube. Is it fun to poop? But you need to do it, same for CW I want to communicate and it is a good way
It takes a very long time to learn these things.thanks for the education.
Thank you sir for taking the time to explain all this. Knew most of this as a new CW from my limited experience at CW but it's nice to hear to clearly spelled out.
Never been a Ham, Burt. Was a professional in Navy, Civil Aviation, Antarctic Division and a few other org that used CW. I learned in 1953 when it was still used in the Post Office where I worked. I used CW for the last time in 1977. I tuned into a CZcams station yesterday and found I could still take down Morse at 25 WPM even after forty years! Nice listening to you.
I am currently active, I can barely do 20 WPM now.
Been a ham since 1976 earning my CW stripes while still asking for a QRS transmission. Excellent and helpful video. 73 ~ Steve (K1KTF)
Thanks for this vid. I am a rank beginner (68 years old). My grandfather was a very early HAM in Texas (built his rigs from scratch). Now my son and I are entering the HAM world together and need these type beginner lessons. Thanks loads! God Bless! - Jack
"If something is funny, I suggest you laugh". That's advice the entire world should follow. Good Video.
A tip : watch series on Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies lately.
@Wilson Isaias yup, been watching on Flixzone} for months myself =)
@Wilson Isaias yea, I've been using Flixzone} for since december myself :D
Neat video. I'm pretty much uninterested with local 2m repeater stuff at the moment, so I decided to migrate towards 80m/40m CW stuff. Besides, I like the more hands on/DIY approach with QRP CW and I'm researching some transceivers and dipoles right now to build. Thanks for the video. 73
Great straightforward advice. Nice delivery , thank you,
Thanks for posting. Totally new to me. Going for my technicians test in a couple weeks.
Vernon Campbell hope to work you. Qrs pls. Hi hi. N7NRE.
Thank you for your tips. As a new cw beginner, I learned a few things. Cheers from OZ.
Thanks for the share. we learn new things everyday.
Well Done video very good information for new guys and for us old timers too ...I am another slow CW guy been on 54 years and work mostly with the hand key a navy J-44,J38 or similar . I like old rigs ,Qrp,tubes, home brew, rag chewing and 6 meters . My Simpson 260 is at the center of the workbench you can do things with the 260 that digital meters won't do . I do however like those little 5 dollar digital meters if you fry one just get another . 73 keep up the good work Bob W9RAS
I have an old Simpson 260 and love it, bought it about 10 years ago. Same type of meter that I learned how to use in basic electricity and electronics classes in the Marines in 1980. 73 W5DPV
Nice video Burt. This information should be included in examinations.
Excellent tips for the beginner Burt! Thanks for posting and very 73 de Cliff KU4GW!
GREAT ! THANKS !
As a ham thats returned after a 43 year absence from the hobby, let me say "great job"! You remind me of my dad, a ham since 1953--common sense still goes a long way!
Jim W6NYA
When starting back in ham radio recently I was puzzled by all these guys running “tests” at weekends and was wondering at all this testing going on,until a local ham explained that it meant contest!
Got my first license last month at age 64
Dave EI3IXB
I love my analog Mura meter that I inherited. It's harder to grock a visceral understanding of reading a capacitor, for example, by reading numbers. The movement of the needle tells you more concisely.
Nice video, still learning CW right now. Thanx for posting..
Saved for future reference and definitely worth watching again.
I grew up with a Simpson 260 multimeter and a few weeks ago purchased a new Simpson 260. I have several digital meters but they can misbehave around radio transmitters and how does anyone know the DVM is working? The analog meter pretty much ignores radio frequency energy and needs no battery or electronics to measure voltage. (yes, it has a battery to measure resistance, and there's some considerations for using any instrument to measure resistance in a circuit since all resistance measuring devices push a small current through the resistance to see what voltage develops).
Great points. Thank you.
Very good tips, TNX.
Nice video Burt! I'm still learning CW, going to run out of my comfort zone and play in the CW Sweeps as W0EEE...that's a fun one...W0S? Nope...DIT...DIT...DIT. We know how much you love contests! Contests are great to practice highish speed CW.
I love my friends suffix -- TFP, when it's all ran together it's the theme to Lone Ranger.
Mine, SSC has a nice rhythm DXers can pull out.
73
Exellent video
I was able to learn a great deal from it
Many thanks for this video. 73.
What radio would you recommend for a beginner on 40 meter cw?
Great video!
I'm 77, putting my toes into CW. And yes, I still have a Simpson 260, and to make sure that the batteries it needs don't leak on the innards, I mounted battery receptacles to the outside rear of the case. 73 de N4ANO
Very good video, Burt... the one thing I wish you had talked about is why you use CW... I do, because it is FUN! I struggle getting over 14 wpm still... I don't have enough time to just do CW for a hour a day (since I have a full time job and a horse farm) - I'd lose my marriage if I did that. However, even if I only get on the air once in a while and have to go slow, it is still a hoot to communicate with CW - voice doesn't have that for me as much (unless DX).
Loved this video, great advise and great self-awareness and honesty! Max NG7M
I was fortunate, I learned morse code in the Army and it was not hard to learn because I had a reason to learn it, no guard duty, no KP, just radio duty., I still only use a straight key. because I don't send high speed unless asked, I enjoy chatting with new people and will send any speed they want to copy. I had a CW chat with a fellow that was 80 years old and a ham for only a year, for back to you I use BTU AR K and never had any complaints. nice video.
Great video,,,,I love the common sense, and as we know IT IS NOT COMMON. I also hate the short dits too. I've been a ham for over twenty years but had the urge to get back into CW recently, so relearning it hasn't always been a joy and I find myself having difficulty with numbers and having to think about what I heard which I know isn't the correct way. I can do ok up to about 8wpm but that's not going to cut it with me. Also finding contacts has proven to be difficult because of my location...in my apartment I have a doxytronics loop and should only run up to 15 watts...it's not the best but it is what I have. My rig is an old KWD TS-430s which has a learning curve of its own. TNX AGN DE N9MHD
Appreciate the good advice.
Well done, Burt! Hope we hear you at K6KPH again soon!
when I was in the guard on weather patrols the merchies always sent the weather obs in one long word because they only had limited time to squeeze in the report Also the Brits always ran the words together back in the 50s when I was in England on a joint operation I was an rm2 in the navy and coast guard used to copy 28 wpm now I do about 15
Thanks Burt, good video. I didn't know that kn was no breakers.
VERY CLEAR AND CONCISE THANKS!!!!
Great video, still watching but just wanted to say something real quick before I forgot. You said don't waste your time with the KN and up until recently I would have agreed completely with you. All of a sudden I've had I think three times now where some one called me on the break. Guess they heard the KA8MNP K and thought I'd called CQ. Twice not much of a problem, the station I was working much stronger than the "breaker'. The other the "breaker" was the stronger of the two. When I didn't answer he started calling CQ right on top of us. Had never happened before then three times in a month. Anyway enjoyed the video.
very good advise. now I know why there were so many calling test this last weekend. LoL I have noticed people Sean to operate differently on different bands. it's a learning process.
As an absolute raw beginner to amateur radio (no licenses or anything yet), what exactly do you need to get started in it besides going in for the license? I'd really like to do this, CW/Morse operation with maybe a little voice thrown in, perhaps a little DXing, but the last isn't a real requirement for me. What sort of equipment would I need (don't need anything with all the bells and whistles)?
I have to admit I really like Morse, got turned on to it after looking into the history of things like the Titanic, as well as the old land-line telegraphs and undersea cables, still find it all very fascinating to this day, which is why I'd like to get into being a ham operator and using it myself.
Best Regards, and Great Video!
Brendan O.
Four years later.. did you end up getting licensed?
Thank you!
Great CW advice, esp. about pro-sign use efficiency and general etiquette. I've had some problems with a "KN" in my call, so I've learned to be very careful about spacing. Also I'm glad my suffix was "SU." I pity the guy who got an "FU" suffix, especially if he has a KN prefix...as "KN...FU" could be easily misinterpreted...
Re etiquette, I totally agree with matching speed to accommodate contacts. I've been an Extra for more than 20 years, love CW, but I struggle at over 20wpm.
I'm licensed since some time but still didn't get through learning the alphabet in cw. Wish I was told cw when I was a little kid :) Thanks for this little motivational video - I'll take another try..
Btw: 70.7 °C (159-160 °F) were measured via satellite in the desert 'Dasht-e Lut' in Iran :)
Nice to hear from an experienced ham......
This is an excellent clip - I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.
ZS6SVJ
great video Burt. 73, K9ASE
Good old Simpson. Used one every day in the Navy, over forty years ago. Let's you know how long they've been around.
Hi Burt - have come back to this 3 different times over the months to re-watch. Excellent advice. I always think of your comment about sending letters as taking discrete bites of a delicate morsel. Good stuff and tnx. 73
Thank you for taking the time to reply
Burt Fisher Hi Burt - we just worked each other on 14.055. Excellent fist. Ur Flex very clean. I frequently think of this vid and how it has helped me over the past 2 yrs - many nuggets of wisdom here. This is destined to be a classic vid. Thx agn fer the FB QSO.
Thank you for your comments both here and on the air. Your fist was great. Far too many like to be cute and run their letters together.
Hey Burt, yep it's me again Ethel!!! ha I am so happy that you mentioned the KN business. To me, this is the absolute height of arrogance on the ham bands. In over 32 years of cw I can count on 2 fingers the number of "breaks' I have had during the 6,000 odd cw qso's I have had. I don't know who thought of this brainer, but talk about a waste of time. The only possible instance that I can think of that would make KN necessary would be passing of emergency traffic or something of this nature. Thanks, Bert, for this posting. 73 Mac W4OSD
I rarely hear bugs that have spacing right.
I got my novice license in 1980. Operated for three years then let it expire. I had to pass that 5 WPM code test back than and learned on a straight key. I know those can cause Carpal Tunnel but it just seemed more natural to me than a bug.
Wow, are you feeling ok? This was an honest, straight forward helpful video. I have watched a few of your others and you are always so snippy and sort of vindictive towards other hams. I can understand your frustrations though as I feel the same way at times. I do not know CW (except for S.O.S.) but want to learn as I think it is an important and invaluable part of amateur radio. I've only been licensed 2 years, General class, but studying when I can for EXTRA class. Thanks for the videos.
Generally, this is a pretty fair set of recommendations for CW and I concur. However, I would niggle that it is probably NOT a good idea to omit the "C" or "F" appended to temps. Yes, 79ºC degrees is extraordinarily hot but something like 10-20ºC from Minnesota or Fairbanks can be ambiguous. I'd also argue, that while the 260 is a fine meter, it probably has MORE parts than a DMM -- who has a lot of it's functionality invested in a specialized IC.
For the record, there certainly Fluke DMMs and those of similar quality whose capabilities outstrip the 260, 270, etc. Also, some fine vintage FET VOMs that would probably serve better in that they are megohms-per-volt, would not load the circuit down, and are available on eBay at a fraction of the cost of the 260.
But again, that's preference. I own all three (including a number of old VTVMs) and value them all.
FB ON UR 599 SIG OM. TNX ES GL FER TEST.
SO HW?
DE K6WHP
DIT DIT
Now this is what he should be doing teaching Hams.
Nice video! I see you like using a straight key. All I have ever used are paddles. I couple probably copy you. I am decent with CW at 13-15 wpm right now. I sometimes have difficulty copying ops who use straight keys or bugs as they don't have their timing/spacing right. My hat's off to those who can use a key or bug and have a good fist.
Liked the video Burt, and picked up a few tips from it.
My Elmer was K6IOK. Lenny from Atascadero, CA. SK
doc,,,, thanks
Thank you, you remind me of Andy Rooney! Very common sensical.
It's a lot of fun, and you might have to change methods.. what works for me might not for you. I hate learning via computer, but loads of people only learned that way. I found the old Jerry Ziliak K6MT tapes converted to mp3 by some company online (these were made in the 70's) which worked for me finally (uses farnsworth). Now I'd say I'm 75% CW when I get on the air now.
Nice presentation, Burt. "Swing Fists" are another huge annoyance. Some hams, although knowing code, send it like it's a jazz piece. I can't figure out why. Also there's the final 'K'. Some send dah dit daaaaaaaah for 'K' as if it's the end of a Beethoven piece. JIM - k2JHV
The curse of the musician ham, I'm afraid.
Burt - love your videos and sense of humor. One polite request: please figure out how to get a consistant audio level on your videos, and a stronger audio signal.
Best to you from a guy who is not a ham, but likes to watch ham stuff. lol
I’ve got that voltmeter today coincidentally, the problem is that it isn’t reading, I need to repair it. Did you have to do that?
No
By now you have either repaired it or replaced it or abandoned it. The Simpson 260 has a tiny fuse inside and it is somewhat common to have the probes plugged in for current reading and forget it and go for a voltage measurement. This will merely blow the fuse if you are lucky. Use the "off" unless your version doesn't have "off" in which case switch it to the highest voltage setting when not using it. "Off" is supposed to short the meter movement and that provides damping of the movement and reduces damage to the needle.
good stuff
Good stuff
Nice job Burt. 73, Rick WB4EJC
The use of the QRZ name is particularly rampant on PSK, where the Name is snatched directly from QRZ and embedded in a macro.
tnxs
Burt, I couldn't do this better! Great!
I bet you could do an awesome Christopher Walken impression.
I was surprised to see that Robert DeNiro was a Ham... lol.
His license was suspended for sending f__k trump on endless loop
I hope there are lots of old dudes like Burt up in Mass. I went right out and got me a Tripplet..that's what my dad had. No.... decided to go with the Simpson... K5HEC.
"That's terrible." Burt's the man.
Only the most epic of lids use "HI-HI" while on phone.
"Only the most epic of lids use "HI-HI" while on phone."
Yes, it is annoying but remarkably common particularly on VHF FM.
With a name like Harry Potter I am sure you are just too cool
My daughter at age 8 took one month to learn code, one hour per day
Using a bug seems to confuse all those decoders. Maybe that's a good thing to avoid non-cw ops using their computers at 60 wpm.
Lee, WA8QFE
What is the most popular frequency being used for the person who has a Tech License on 40m for CW?
When you get a license, you will know.
I do have a license KD8GLK.
I am just learning CW and I am not on the air yet.
I am making a Homebrew transceiver with one frequency
That is why I'm asking which CW frequency 7.025 - 7.125 of the 40m is most popular with Tech's for CW?
deltafour1212 7.125, send picture of your transceiver if you build it.
Thank you, I shall indeed
deltafour1212 TRY 7.030 KILO HZ 73 DE K9IOU
Excellent, as usual!
DE SM0VPE
Yes 8 Oktas = Overcast. Pedantry always appreciated!
I have seen those Simpson meters at garage sales and thrift stores used for $25.00 to $50.00.
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Exactly me too dont like Hams that are using glue to glue the signals together with out any space , i keep them very short a direct 73 es gud dx
R Gimminez I learned code with the code sent at 13 WPM but enough space to make that 5 WPM But I had a hard time getting my general but when I did I bacame advanced the same day. N5AKD. I guess I have to up grade.
hi Sidney welcome in the CW Family keep the code alife brother
R Gimminez I am only on 2 meters FM I have to put my HF rig on the air to get back to CW. I am thinking of putting it on the air again.
Great job man Right now iam workin only 30/40 meters let me know when ur on the air
please Bro keep the morse Key warm
ur friend Rico
Actually, it was your voice that changed levels a bit. Keep the videos coming--enjoy your sense of humor 156! (that's 78 X 2 lol)
old guys rule :D
I've heard a couple guys doing some naughty cw to each other, I didn't even have to pay 3.99 a minute. Good thing cw leaves one hand free.
Beginner here: What's the Meter for-what's it do-why is it needed when sending Morse? John
It isn't needed for sending Morse code. The meter is in addition to the demonstration.
the only one I hear that is run together is SOS ... --- ...
The FCC has issued some interesting calls. I guess they issue them randomly. They probably make some effort to avoid obscene suffixes, but things like SOB, FAG, MF, FU, BS, FOS, POC, POS, etc. have been issued... And with the Vanity Call program, folks may be trying to get some interesting call signs...
very usefull tutorial. welcome De vu2jva
this is the pure ham radio operador i love yr videos and yr criticize :D
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It takes some practice, but yes, you do eventually get to a point where communicating in Morse Code is just like conversing.
Nice video, Burt. Yeah, my pet peeve is run-together letters and words. It's like talking fast without taking a breath. It really makes it difficult to copy for me. Speed at the expense of clarity is not useful. If I can't understand what the other station is saying, why bother?
thanks burt.
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Speaking for the majority of HAMS I think I can safely say, WE ARE GLAD TOO!! Give me a call and tell me how that cellphone works out for you in a disaster. Oh wait, thats right, YOU CANT!.
buy them
I am ok a QSO but I have no way to respond to messages left on You Tube. Is it fun to poop? But you need to do it, same for CW I want to communicate and it is a good way
I have an Eico which is the same thing so i dont need one.