Learn How To Increase Your Morse Code Copy Speed.
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Hitting the wall at 15-20wpm? Try this method of increasing your Morse code copy speed, it really works! / radioprepper DISCLAIMER: The Radio Prepper logo (depicting a microphone) is indeed inspired from a famous flag created in 1775. It is NOTHING BUT a symbol of freedom and independence. It does NOT imply support to any political group. It does NOT imply, represent nor support any ideology with an intent on harming anyone. Freedom means freedom from persecution based on any human trait or belief such as, non exhaustively, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. The Radio Prepper channel is a technology and science channel with a focus on preparedness and use of radio technology for disaster relief and small group communications in times of need. It is apolitical and open to anyone sharing the same interests. .
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Practice everyday, plain and simple.
I agree. The way I qualified for my extra class license, back when that meant passing a 20 wpm code test down at the FCC office, was to "try" to copy as many ARRL/W1AW high speed code practice transmissions as could find the time for. They start at 35 wpm and step down 5 wpm at a time. You get about 10 minutes at each speed. At 35 I would get an occasional character, maybe the word "the". At 30 wpm I would get more, and so on. Eventually, when 20 was almost perfect I knew that it was time to try the test, and I passed.
That is a great way to do it!
Another great presentation, as usual full of practical utility. Thanks for the video.
Hand Salute/ My Grandfather was a friend of General DeGaulle during WW2. I joined US Army in early 70s in Sig/Corp.
I improved my code speed using the same technique. I originally passed my General Class license test in the 60s by practicing at 15 wpm until I had solid copy. Then, the 13 wpm test was a breeze. 73, AE6SS
I use Morse Elmer on my I Phone to train. Try it. It's almost free (99 cents). Set speeds, cipher groups or text.
Thanks! Just into it since I was 12
Good advice!
Thank you for some very good guidance! I have but I am for over 30 years and would like to speed up a little.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 73 AC0AE
Hi Gil. Thanks to you I caught the "code vite" virus ;-). Hope to reach you one day on the air. Many thanks for your vids full of tricks and have lots of fun on the riviera.
Glad it helped!
Love your video. Very informative. I am actually studying for my HAM Radio license. Even though it is not required I still want to master this skill. This is sooo cool. Thank you.
Glad they helped!
I got my first license at 13 - 50 years ago. I allowed it to lapse at around age 24 or so, so I haven't been active since. ( WB5MOU / WD4NFP ). I learned it young-enough that I STILL tap out on my knee when I get frustrated at a situation. I went for my Extra-Class license at 17, and passed the code portion with no problem. Unfortunately, the rest of the test....
Anyway, my Uncle ( W6FTZ ) was a Masterchief Radioman in the US Navy. He said that when they learned to copy back in the 1940s, that they sat in front of a typewriter, and could not start typing until several characters already passed, then they would start typing - always a couple of characters behind. A constant game of catch-up. In those days, the messages were 5-character-groups of coded groups - so no feedback you could read.
Seemed to work.
I recently tested myself, and with a little practice, I'm back to 13wpm with typing.
Great, thanks!
Great advice Gil. I have been learning the code using the free software "Just Learn Morse." I presently know the entire alphabet, period, Question Mark and comma; as well as zero through nine. I oftentimes go onto the ARRL practice website, and copy and past the URL address of a 13 WPM session into the Just Learn Morse software, and then at anytime (especially slow time at work) i can attempt to decode actual ARRL practice sessions. In addition to all of this, I have a Heathkit HD-1410 Iambic Keyer/Practice Oscillator which I can pound out the code. I surmised that if I send at least 5 WPM or more faster than I can receive, I am training my brain to hear and recognize the code at an accelerated speed. In addition, I am muscle training my fist to send quickly as well as learning which letters I can "Squeeze" out of the Iambic Keyer. So . . . sending and receiving helps to break up the monotony a bit in my training/learning. I hope to make my first ever CW contact in perhaps the next 30 to 60 days, I want to be very well prepared. Watching your videos has taught me a great deal of the format of a typical QSO, for that I am very grateful. I will likely make my first contact on my Icom 746 at at least 20 or 30 watts, but hope to very soon try out working a station on my MINT CONDITION NEVER USED Heathkit HW-8 rig. I'll use my Gap Challenger for my antenna. My ultimate goal in all of this is to become highly proficient in sending and receiving the code, to operate mostly QRP no greater than 10 watts if not even 5, and to operate as much as I can portable. I own an Icom 706MKIIG and a complete Deluxe Buddipole with military whip and capacity hat. I love working the Buddipole setup as a Vertical. I also want to procure either a KX-2 or KX-3, a LNR 3 band Mountaintopper, and a super portable 1/2 Wave end fed antenna and likely a Ilertenna Tuner. Finally, I'm thinking I would love a blue and gold Porta Paddle to send with. Because I work for the largest Airline in the world, I travel by air for free and do so often. I want a super-portable station that will easily fit in my backpack so I will ALWAYS have an HF Station with me every time I travel. I was blown away by your "Twinnings Station" ! ;) ;) ;) So small, so very practical. Thank you so much Gil for all the videos you take the time to post, I've learned a considerable amount from you just in the last month, and I've been a Ham for about 15 years. And like you, I thoroughly enjoy kit building. A few years back, I built a Heathkit ID-4001 Weather Station which I bought from a Lawyer in San Francisco for $350 completely unbuilt. These are getting very hard to find unbuilt anymore. I've built several digital clocks, over the years; a Radio Shack Globe Patrol, and Heathkit VTVM's and Power Supplies . . . I LOVE to solder. Thanks again Gil, you are a true credit to the Ham Community. 73 my friend DE KM2U Michael Avondale, Arizona
Thank you very much. Sounds like you are well on your way! I am waiting for the QRP- Labs QSX kit to come out, you might want to look at that one... That HW-8 is a classic! I hope to hear you on the air some day :-)
I think this is true for learning anytime... Not just morse code...
Thanks Gil. I'll take all the advice I can get. I started learning almost a year ago and am currently "stuck" on about 11 wpm. I shall get there. When I get to 15-20 I'll be happy
Stick to it Rob. We all hit that wall.
Absolutely correct! This IS the secret to faster code. 73 Phil
Thanks!
Solid advice Gil! RufZ and morse runner are a couple of good ones too (Software). LCWO is a good one for sure. I've used them all, even a Podcast called Quote of the day at different speeds! Plain and simple..I need to keep listening and practicing to get better! Thanks
Thanks, I forgot to mention RufZ, though I wish it had words, not just call signs.
There are a lot of aids....apps, software...I'm very guilty of not practicing....no excuses, I have mp3 files, podcasts....At any rate, thanks again for some motivation, Gil.
@@RadioPrepper I'm a bit late to this QSO but you can create your own file in RufZ to do words or random letters. Been doing that at 20WPM to learn the alphabet, really good training aid.
TNX Gil. Your videos is very good. Congratulations and best 73. Edu, py2wq
Thank you!
Very good knowledge to pass on Gil =) Push it a bit every day =) Sounds like a sprinter training =)
Good way to keep your wits until late in life too!
It's like older people who play cards. Their brains are so active they remain sharp long into old age.
I couldn't find the KMT Pro, but found a similar Newsfeed app called: Morse From RSS News Feeds
Gil, great video. I am up to 15wpm and want to do better as well. I’ll try your advice. I agree that Morse is a great mode, and would be fantastic for prepping if more people knew the code. Your videos were my inspiration to get into Morse code last year and I can’t thank you enough. Sincerely Charlie KM4ZZ
Ps. In my book becoming proficient in Morse Code is more satisfying that being able to do portable QRO operations, but don’t tell Julian. ;). (Just kidding- both are interesting)
Thanks, excellent. Julian is good at what he does. Circumstances and context dictate tactics, so it's good to know how to do everything.
Being a libertarian myself I love your symbol. It reminds me of the Gadsden flag :)
I totally agree Throw your pencil away and listen, listen, listen ...
That was my way to copy high speed CW.
73 de Joe DK7VW, N7VW (HSC = High speed club, VHSC = very high speed club)
Have you seen my hat? ;-)
Love your videos. A great Android app is IZ2UUF Morse Koch trainer. I listened to it commuting to work everyday. It has a setting that will speak the cw letter after the letter is sent. I found this very helpful in learning. Keep up the good work. 73 KF7VUT
Thanks!
I use that app, too! And its good!
I am going to offer a technique that is guaranteed to increase your speed. Get on the air and make contacts! ( Without the help of an electronic code reader). In the US when I was studying for my extra class which had a code speed test of 20 words per minute, that's all I did was Morse code. In a matter of a year I was way past the 20 words per minute. Also, when I was not on the air I would read a book with a code oscillator and a straight key and as I read the book I would tap out the words in Morse code. That way I 1. I saw the letter and word I was sending. 2. I heard the sound of the word I was sending. 3. I developed a very good fist with a straight key. I never had my speed tested but I could get up in the middle of a qso while the other person was sending and go to the bathroom or make a sandwich! Anyway when it came time to take my test for the 20 word per minute extra class code it was a breeze! Only a year after I had received my five words per minute novice class license. I did as you said and tried to pick contacts that were sending a little faster than I was comfortable with and I know that this pressure help me. I never relied on tapes (that's all we had in the 70's) or computer programs (none of them either!). So I guess I had to learn the hard way but surely the most fun way! Good luck!
Good tips, thank you! Indeed, you don't have to wait to be at a certain speed to get on the air!
Nice idea, shall give it a shot.
I didn’t attach a microphone to my radio until I had my extra license. This was 25 years ago. I’m currently working at getting my speed back up. It’s work but fun work🤓🎅
Good only way is continual practice
Just a fan of Morse Code? I'd say at this point you have become a master of Morse, even if you read at "just" 15 WPM.
Thanks, I wish! My aim is to get to 25wpm, which I almost had once.. I don't think faster is useful. Even 15wpm is in most cases, enough.
Hi Gil, just to say I very much enjoy your videos! I'm wanting to get my Morse back up to speed, used to be able to do 20 wpm but not used it for maybe 20 years and I was horrified how bad I am at copying code!! I have a PRC320 and want to do some CW work... Only problem is I'm 60 now and not so sure those connections in the brain are made so easily these days! But I will try the suggestions you have made. Keep up the good work, best 73 es gud dx de Alan G0NFY :)
Thank you. I love myb320 but that 2kHz tone is a pain!
From experience the approach Gil refers to is spot on, go fast for a while and then revert back to something just slightly faster than you previous best speed. The faster you go you then begin to pick up word patterns rather than reacting to each character. Great advise here.
Thanks! I wish I had followed my own advise back then...
Ok i get the pushing the brain concept but before that you have to “know” the code for individual letter to copy anything, right? So what approach dose one use to learn or memorize the sounds of individual letters or words. What speed should you start from? And finally how do you take your new found ability to copy and turn that into sending?
Hi. You have to learn the letters first of course, but if at all possible by sound and not by dots/dashes. Start at 15wpm strict minimum, 20 is better. Don't worry about sending it will come by itself.
It is a slow grind learning. I will give this a try thanks.
It is, but very rewarding!
My brain is to slow I can't understand it but I can write it and translate it when on paper please help Gil I still don't understand it
It just takes a long time... Do not learn it under 15wpm even if it it harder. Avoid visualizing dots and dashes in your head but learn the letters by sound.
@@RadioPrepper yea but my brain is too slow to register the dot or dash plus it mixes it up in my brain and then I can't know if it is dot or dash thank you btw
My question is, do you have any tips for writing it down faster? That is my roadblock. I just can't write any faster than 20wpm. On contests or QSOs it doesn't matter, but for the ARRL endorsement it does.
I would have said don't write it down... In this case, sorry, no idea. Anyone?
Do you really need an endorsement?
@@RadioPrepper It's just for fun and personal challenge
If you are printing in upper case letters while copying, it becomes a limitation at faster speeds. I made the mistake. Hard to correct.
If you are beginning, start off copying in cursive. 2B pencil, not pen. Unruled paper. Secured on a clipboard. Little things matter.
That method should work. Let us know how that turns out please.
It does, I have used it.
Awesome- just getting started in radio and learning a lot from your excellent videos. Taking Tech tomorrow.
Awesome, thanks!
Passed Tech last week! Now I check QRZ daily for my call sign; can't wait till I see. Hopefully, QRP from NYC, I'll be seeing you on the bands. Although, I'm limited to 50KHz and up, maybe with some sporatic-e on magic six huh? I picked up an end fed on ebay and will be tossing it to a tree about 30 feet from my balcony. Stealth 18 gauge. I just have to read up a bit more on counterpoise.
Awesome, congratulations! Check the FCC database, you might see it sooner!
What is your copy speed now?
I'd say 20 on a good day...
@Radio Prepper I'm having a real hard time copying 10wpm, I know all the letters but sometimes they leave so little space between letters that it either sounds like a nonstop jumble or I never know when to pick back up on the next word.
I also like straight key a lot more than paddles but after seeing how clean paddle code comes out it feels like you almost "have" to learn paddles for the most legible coding.
My problem is i went from not knowing much code to knowing all the letters and being able to send really well in under a week, I'm very proud of that, but that is literally nothing compared to climbing the mountain that is copying when you can't replay the message 100 times.
I would say I could copy 5wpm right now probably.
No two ways about it, it's gonna take 100s of hours to get where I want to be.
I just want to copy at 15wpm.
You are well on your way... Paddles are great to acquire good timing. Look for videos on UA-cam, some have videos of code at different speeds. Pick one 5wpm faster than your current speed...
@Radio Prepper Thank you! It's all about patience and persistence, I hope I don't run out of either. 73!
Just don't think of it as a goal to reach but an ongoing process..
Is your 15 wpm without writing it down?
Either. At 15wpm I can still write it down, maybe up to 18wpm, but 20 is too fast for me to write. Interestingly, lower than 15 is too slow for head copy.
@@RadioPrepper Thank you.
I'm trying to recover some usable speed after 50ish years !
The code is still there (except punctuation) but even at its best, I never could take it down without writing. Interesting to read your comments and in particular those of Werner Jochem, a bit lower down. "Throw away your pencil and listen, listen, listen."
It's obviously another language and you've done a 5&9 plus job with English!
I have retained some of my school French and some adult, self-taught German but from those days when my memory had a bit more muscle!
73 and tnx de G3NBY.
Thanks. School is not enough for languages. You have to spend at least a year in-country.
Did you ever reach 20+ Gil?
20+ what?
20+ words per minute. It was your goal in the video. Great videos by the way
Ah yes, on a good day yes, sometimes faster but then I miss too many words.. I like 18...
Please tell your XYL that she has given you the most dull dining area to make videos in, it looks like a hospital canteen.
Be diplomatic though :-)
mni tks dr om gd vid, 73
I'm not gonna say that, not that crazy!