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How I mastered Morse Code
The goal is instant recognition. You will need deliberate practice to achieve this. There is no secret sauce except your time and effort.
QSO stands for "contact" in amateur radio lingo, and there are many variations of a QSO depending on the type of radio communication you're engaging in and your region of the world.
We'll focus on a basic structure in this video. I'll also display the abbreviations, Q-signals, and prosigns commonly used in a QSO exchange as a quick reference.
Even if you're new to QSOs, you can glean how a QSO is set up by watching this video. The video shows two fictitious hams exchanging call signs, signal reports, and other pertinent information. It also touches on how to wrap up the conversation and say goodbye.
By following this basic structure and using the appropriate abbreviations, Q-signals, and prosigns, you can have an efficient and effective QSO with other amateur radio operators. And even if you're not an experienced operator, this video will give you a good starting point.
20 WPM with 15 WPM Character Spacing: The letters will be highlighted simultaneously with the sound of each letter.
I encoded the text with the Morse-it app to create the scrolling morse code.
#cw #morsecode #hamradio
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Morse Code Bedtime Story: John Wick Orders a Pizza
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The AI narrated version of this story is here: ua-cam.com/video/rdvnyOiu2o0/v-deo.html CW Practice: 20 WPM with 15 WPM Character Spacing: The letters will be highlighted simultaneously with the sound of each letter. A great way to learn morse code. The story was created with OpenAI ChatGPT. I encoded the text with the Morse-it app to create the scrolling morse code. #ChatGPT #GPT4 #GPT3 #morsec...
John Wick Orders A Pizza: Narrated by AI Version
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Witness the body count grow as John Wick orders a pizza. The story was created with ChatGPT. The artwork was generated using Leonardo AI and Playground AI. It is narrated by an AI voice model from ElevanLabs. The morse code version of the story is here: ua-cam.com/video/hWIWbePqEkY/v-deo.html #johnwick #ChatGPT #GPT4 #GPT3 #morsecode #playgroundai #leonardoai
Morse Code Bedtime Story: Sandy Planet
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Practice copying morse code at 20 words per minute with 15 wpm character spacing. The letters will be highlighted simultaneously with the sound of each letter. I used Playground AI to render the artwork, then OpenAI ChatGPT to create a Sci-fi short story based on the art. The title of the story is "Sandy Planet." I encoded the text with the Morse-it app to create the morse code. This video is v...
Sandy Planet: Narrated by AI Version
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AI Writes, Illustrates, and Narrates a Sci-fi Short Story! This video demonstrates what the latest development in AI technology can do. I used Playground AI to render the artwork, then used OpenAI ChatGPT to create a short Sci-fi story based on the art. An AI voice model by ElevanLabs narrates the story. The Morse Code Practice version of this story is here: ua-cam.com/video/x2i2Z8DT1pA/v-deo.h...
The Ultimate Tool for Virtual CW Communications
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I’ll give you a quick overview of what the CW Hotline is and also share some of the useful accessories that I've added to make it even better for my needs. I’ve listed the accessories that I featured in the video below: AYL Mini Speaker System: www.amazon.com/dp/B007OYAVLI?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Koss 155954 VC20 Volume Control: www.amazon.com/dp/B00001P4XH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_...
The Amazing Bamakey TP-II Iambic Morse Code key for CW Ham Radio
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Let me show you this incredible morse key. This has been my primary CW key for the past three years and is my favorite iambic twin paddle. The design is stunning, with sleek lines and a modern look. Not only is this an awesome-looking key, but it's also precise and accurate and is incredibly designed and engineered by Bamatech in Germany. Bamatech: www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/bamakey-tp-ii-twi...
How to connect a CW key with your iPhone or iPad to the Morse-it App
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I'll demo the Morse-it app with the iPad today and show you how to connect the Vband adapter by Ham Radio Solutions. Then I'll go over the app's settings to make it all work with a key. I used a German-made TP-II iambic paddle by Bamatech and a Bencher RJ-1 straight key in the demo. Accessories Used to Connect to the Ipad: V-Band USB Paddle Interface: hamradio.solutions/vband/ Apple Lightning t...
Practice QSO with a Virtual CW Bot
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The Ham Radio Solutions website has a virtual CW band where you can communicate and QSO with others. You don't need to be a licensed ham to use it. The feature I show in the video is the QSO with a bot for practice. I hope you enjoy this one! Learning Morse code is a journey that's different for everyone. Whether you're an experienced operator or a beginner, there are many ways to learn and imp...
Unboxing the Italian Sports Car of Morse Code Keys: Begali HST Mark III
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I’m continuing the exciting unboxing of two incredible CW keys straight from Italy. In my debut episode, I unboxed the Begali Spark key, and today, I’ll continue with the HST Mark III single lever key with a switch for sideswiper (Cootie) mode. This key is a true testament to Italian engineering at its finest and is the epitome of sleek, stylish, and fast, reminding me of an Italian sports car....
Unboxing the Begali Spark Morse Code Straight Key
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In this inaugural episode, I'm thrilled to unbox the Spark, a straight key from Italy that inspired me to launch this channel. The classic and retro aesthetic perfectly complements its exceptional performance and smooth action. As an ideal choice for both experienced operators and beginners, this CW key should definitely be on your radar. Join me in discovering the beauty and functionality of t...

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  • @gilgabo
    @gilgabo 13 днів тому

    May I know the interface that you use to connect to your iPad? Thanks

    • @jenshopken3345
      @jenshopken3345 4 дні тому

      It’s most likely the vband by ham radio solutions. I have that setup and frankly is just great

  • @davidhart4789
    @davidhart4789 18 днів тому

    Got it and it’s useless on my IPad. Produces the letters but no sound. Checked the website and it said it may not work with an iPad. Would have been nice to know before buying it.

  • @toybuns775
    @toybuns775 27 днів тому

    Starts at 3:00, your welcome

  • @digitalphoenix72
    @digitalphoenix72 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for taking the time to highlight all of these, this is so incredibly helpful forgetting the rhythm down and visually understanding it... its one thing to memorize them all, its another to recall them so damn quick. So much muscle memory, it kind of seems like a meditation in a way, or being in "the zone".

  • @KutWrite
    @KutWrite 2 місяці тому

    Cool.. esp the ending magic trick!

  • @CharcoalDaddyBBQ
    @CharcoalDaddyBBQ 2 місяці тому

    This is fantastic!! Thank you!

  • @adamadkins9210
    @adamadkins9210 2 місяці тому

    Very nice for your first published video! Not generally A fan of unboxing content, but the quiet, measured delivery and good editing all bode well for the future. I'm a year behind, so now I have to catch up.

  • @CharlesMonte-zc2kc
    @CharlesMonte-zc2kc 3 місяці тому

    What are the parts that I need to use on my iPhone or iPad? Nice video .

  • @wkjagt
    @wkjagt 3 місяці тому

    Not only did I just fall in love with this key, but also with your video style, and way of presenting things.

    • @jamesrobertson9597
      @jamesrobertson9597 28 днів тому

      I think he's copying Davie504, except he's SLAPping a CW key instead of a bass.

  • @docpearson
    @docpearson 4 місяці тому

    To me, you’re acceptable, straight key demonstration did not have enough Farnsworth separation

  • @user-dx8zs6ni7m
    @user-dx8zs6ni7m 4 місяці тому

    this is epic, man sick wooo

  • @dusanmirkovic3544
    @dusanmirkovic3544 4 місяці тому

    Sorry, I watched the video again carefully, and it clearly explains what needs to be done to adjust the key. The first screw is for spacing, the second one is for tension. I will try it. Have a nice day!

  • @dusanmirkovic3544
    @dusanmirkovic3544 4 місяці тому

    Two months ago, I saw your video and instantly fell in love with this key. Finally, it arrived a couple of days ago. I am impressed with the quality. I am used to keys that are slightly less sensitive, so I am wondering what I can do to reduce the sensitivity. I assume this is done with screws on the left and right side. Please advise. 73!

  • @uslines
    @uslines 4 місяці тому

    My preferred key, backed up by the Camelback

  • @antonioliriololi
    @antonioliriololi 4 місяці тому

    No encuentro ese conector USB.... Pero hay unos parecidos en aliexpress.... Servirán éstos?

  • @jozefbezan2501
    @jozefbezan2501 4 місяці тому

    Danke für das tolle Video.Preis ist 251€ in Austria.Bamakey TP-II Lambic Morse code,plus Bamakey TP-II Magnetbasis.73,de Jozef.OE1CJG.😊😊😊

  • @radioredoctober
    @radioredoctober 5 місяців тому

    very nice ! tnx *73

  • @johngriswold
    @johngriswold 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for informing people of options. Ignore the self-absorbed “experts”. I suspect you already do…

  • @tony2wheelz408
    @tony2wheelz408 5 місяців тому

    So funny story, I go to ham radio solutions and you cant use the actayual product unless you're on google chrome. Great video but I am skeptical on making it work on my apple product. I know I saw you do it, but nothing is worse than computers and radio, THEY DO NOT WORK TOGETHER total source of frustration. Cool video, never gonna do it

  • @user-ge9yh6qc3h
    @user-ge9yh6qc3h 5 місяців тому

    Awesome. Can you please create more content like that? Maybe at 20/20 22/22 and 25/25?

  • @user-ge9yh6qc3h
    @user-ge9yh6qc3h 5 місяців тому

    An adapter and another adapter and another… 😀

    • @Anvilshock
      @Anvilshock 3 місяці тому

      Because why use other people's standards when you can make up your own, and make up overpriced off-white versions of it, too!

  • @user-ge9yh6qc3h
    @user-ge9yh6qc3h 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the nice video. Very well done. I don’t like the app since it displays the code in a visual sense which is counterproductive as we all know. Perhaps one can turn it off?

  • @thormusique
    @thormusique 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful video, thank you!

  • @stevet7522
    @stevet7522 5 місяців тому

    Did this guy make a few videos and then just disappear from existence?

  • @WR3ND
    @WR3ND 5 місяців тому

    Her: He's probably drooling over internet girls. Him: That is a fine key I'd like to tap! 😏

  • @mkelleyp7
    @mkelleyp7 5 місяців тому

    Great Tutorial!

  • @luisfontanagallego
    @luisfontanagallego 5 місяців тому

    I could not help it and ordered mine today!

    • @themarconian
      @themarconian 5 місяців тому

      Welcome to the club!

    • @luisfontanagallego
      @luisfontanagallego 5 місяців тому

      @@themarconianI just received the key. I would like to set it up like yours. Can you tell me the adjustments you did in yours? Seems like it’s pretty tight.

    • @luisfontanagallego
      @luisfontanagallego 5 місяців тому

      I cannot place the two paddles as close as you did.

  • @dusanmirkovic3544
    @dusanmirkovic3544 6 місяців тому

    Great video, as are all yours. On your recommendation, I ordered BaMaKey TP-II. I'm waiting for it to arrive. My question is where in Europe can I order this CW Hotline? 73!

    • @themarconian
      @themarconian 6 місяців тому

      As far as I know, the CW Hotline only ships from the U.S., and international shipping is available. You made a great choice with the Bamakey. Thanks for the comment, and 73!

  • @Man0fMeans
    @Man0fMeans 6 місяців тому

    CA woot! de K6JSC

  • @dr2man
    @dr2man 6 місяців тому

    I am an Amateur Extra Class operator, years ago working my way through all the classes from Novice to Extra. To get my Extra I had to do 20 wpm to pass the exam, I never did like doing CW but as the years went by I found the desire now to re-learn Mores Code. Your video is helping, Thanks. W3RON

  • @KD9ZHF
    @KD9ZHF 6 місяців тому

    I just ordered one, and I’m really excited to use it,.

  • @lancen4ldb743
    @lancen4ldb743 7 місяців тому

    Excelkent video, thank you much for the help. 73

  • @dusanmirkovic3544
    @dusanmirkovic3544 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for video.40 years ago I was a professional telegraph operator on merchant navy ships and at that time used the ETM3C key. I'm looking for a good key. I really like this model. How can I get it and what is its price? Greetings from Belgrade.

    • @themarconian
      @themarconian 7 місяців тому

      Hello @dusanmirkovic3544. I needed to familiarize myself with the ETM3C key, so I Googled it. Interesting key! It must have been a fun job working that key on ships. What a time to be alive as an operator during the golden age of telegraphy! Bamatech from Germany makes the Bamakey model, and I listed the website in the description, but here it is if you missed it: www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/bamakey-tp-ii-twin-paddle-key-schwarz.html Cheers!

    • @dusanmirkovic3544
      @dusanmirkovic3544 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for your prompt response. In the meantime I found the site and contacted them. Of all the keys I have come across in recent months I liked this one the most and I am going to buy it. I am in the process of getting the license I use to have. I hope we will meet at some frequency. Until then, best regards.

    • @themarconian
      @themarconian 7 місяців тому

      @@dusanmirkovic3544 I enjoy using mine and I find myself using this key the most out of all the keys I own. Wish you luck on obtaining your license again and hope to see you around! 73

  • @justin9605
    @justin9605 8 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @justin9605
    @justin9605 8 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @newsjunkie3000
    @newsjunkie3000 8 місяців тому

    Wow! What a resource for learning CW. Thank you!

  • @lingen2193
    @lingen2193 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for your review, it really helped me decide for buying this key. Can't wait for it to arrive! I was looking for a high quality paddle for the shack and for portable operation.

  • @glenmartin2437
    @glenmartin2437 8 місяців тому

    Thanks. N0QFT

  • @geirha75
    @geirha75 8 місяців тому

    How do you guys describe negative wx Celcius temperature in cw?

    • @themarconian
      @themarconian 8 місяців тому

      This is a great question. I have used the hyphen or minus for CW but prefer to send shortened negative as NEG in CW.

    • @geirha75
      @geirha75 8 місяців тому

      @@themarconian tu and 73

    • @johnc3403
      @johnc3403 7 місяців тому

      I agree with The Marconian. Neg 3C is a perfect way to say -3C. In RF Engineering, we often talk about receive levels using neg, i.e a -48dBm receive level would be spoken as "Neg 48 dBm".

  • @bearwolf34
    @bearwolf34 8 місяців тому

    What is the OTO spacing between the paddles? Looks pretty narrow.

  • @explorer914
    @explorer914 8 місяців тому

    You shoud have hooked it up to a Marconi Spark gap transmitter. 😅

    • @themarconian
      @themarconian 8 місяців тому

      Now, that's going old school!

    • @MidlifeRenaissanceMan
      @MidlifeRenaissanceMan 7 місяців тому

      Would you go a one tube regen, or a classic coherer buzzer arrangement for RX ???

  • @djsomers100
    @djsomers100 9 місяців тому

    I have both the TP-II and TP-III and BaMaKeY make excellent keys. They have nice tactile feedback and are very smooth and precise, and they look fantastic too! Well designed and built.

  • @dovetomarc
    @dovetomarc 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. Can you tell me make, model and where to get the case?

  • @bartweiss9663
    @bartweiss9663 9 місяців тому

    Enjoyed your video….will look into acquiring both keys. Thanks.

  • @DeeegerD
    @DeeegerD 9 місяців тому

    Don't care for the look. Especially the bases. I'm too old school. _ _ . . . . . . _ _ . . . 😁 🇨🇦

  • @FM-us3rd
    @FM-us3rd 9 місяців тому

    So i really like your videos, I am learning about equipment and programs I did not know existed. Curious, have you tried Begalis CW Machine for training? It's pricey but EHAM reviews are very good.

  • @FM-us3rd
    @FM-us3rd 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video. So I was looking to purchase a Begali Adventure key, which is similar in design, and now I come across your video and have never heard of Bamakey but it looks like a precision well made key. Do you have any experience with Begali, and if so how would you compare? Thanks

    • @themarconian
      @themarconian 9 місяців тому

      I have two Begali keys ( the Spark and the HST), and they are top-notch. However, I can't really compare them to my Bamakey because they are not paddles like the Bamakey. I don't have a Begali paddle, and this Bamakey is my favorite go-to paddle. Check out the Spark and HST in separate videos on my channel if you are also interested in a straight key or a single lever key review. Thanks for your comment!

    • @FM-us3rd
      @FM-us3rd 9 місяців тому

      @@themarconian thank you

  • @havefun2952
    @havefun2952 9 місяців тому

    So, you just connect your key to your iPad without any adapter? Did you just plug it into the audio jack?

  • @havefun2952
    @havefun2952 9 місяців тому

    Does the Spark use spring or magnetic return? How many grams are needed to depress the key?

  • @livelongandprosper70
    @livelongandprosper70 10 місяців тому

    over 200 Euros 🤣

    • @Peter_Goge
      @Peter_Goge 29 днів тому

      You can buy cheap waste from China & co…🎉