“The Morse Code”

Each letter, number and punctuation character of the “Morse Code”.
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  1. aa8ky
    aa8ky says:

    @Ferret2YourFace That is a good question.
    For me, I would have to actually watch the key itself. Like you would when ships send code to each other using lights. Clicking and tones are two different sounds, but I am sure you would get used to it if you did it long enough.
    Thanks for asking.
    Billy

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  2. auraofgloom
    auraofgloom says:

    @Ferret2YourFace
    If you wanted to tap a message to a pal thru a prison wall you would want to use tap code search for ‘Tap code’ Ytube. The guy who put up “Incredible Simple Survival or Low Tech Communications Method That Anyone Can Do” explains it OK BUT traditionally the C and the K are in the C square. I read that Tap code as used by POWs in N. Vietnamese jails. I think that Morse is faster because (like the QWERTY keyboard the letters you use most are easier to get to

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  5. aa8ky
    aa8ky says:

    @buscadoradesuenos You leave a short pause between the letters and a longer pause between the words. There is a break character you can send between sentences.

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  17. toobroke2fight
    toobroke2fight says:

    @aa8ky the spacing is VERY important to Morse Code! One “dit” space between each sound in a character. Three “dit” spaces between each character, and Five “dit” spaces after each sentence. There are some Army training tapes on You Tube that will show you.

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  18. aa8ky
    aa8ky says:

    @toobroke2fight You are correct. There is a distinct rhythm that includes spacing. I have been doing the Morse code nearly 40 years and have made thousands of successful contacts throughout the world. Everyone has their own fist, sort of like their own voice. After a while you can tell an operator just by hearing them send.
    Thanks for writing.

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  19. toobroke2fight
    toobroke2fight says:

    seemed like a lot of Q’s on spacing/timing… I am not judging your fist ( and I have heard many LID operators) I like all the CW postings. I am working on Extra class but not till I am at 20 WPM. ( just my personal challange…almost there) 73 TU AR SK .. KE7ZVJ

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  20. aa8ky
    aa8ky says:

    @toobroke2fight It’s hard to write 20 WPM HI HI Good luck on your extra, you will do fine. Have you ever heard of the FISTS club? A lot of experienced operators there.
    Hope to WRK U on CW soon. 73 de AA8KY

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  22. aa8ky
    aa8ky says:

    @miamirider12 Everything you need is at about any Amateur Radio Store. Starter kits are very inexpensive and there is a extensive variety of items in every price range. There is a link to my web page on my channel and off of that page a link to Universal Radio. You can order what you want through the internet or call them for advise.
    Thanks for asking and good luck.

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  23. Schoko98
    Schoko98 says:

    Thanks for the video. When I was trying to learn morse code, I had difficulty. I found this sweet app on the android market that helps a ton. It’s called Morse Code Trainer and its free to use forever. I recommend it to anyone trying to learn.

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  24. fratermus
    fratermus says:

    Interesting.  I played this vid for an android app “morse code listener”. It got about 90% of them right. Accuracy was poor until I put the phone right by the speaker and it started nailing them then.

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  25. aa8ky
    aa8ky says:

    @fratermus The oscillator I was using was built with about $3 in parts. There was no amplifier or tone to it. I should have used something that sounded better. Thanks for your comment!

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