I expect nothing good, so I won't be disappointed.
I've been learning morse for 5 years and I'm not even there yet. So,
yes, I'm a slow learner.
State of the art:
- various reddit subs: either irritatingly US-centered or off-topic
or basically dead;
- QRZ forums: God forbid!
- LCWO forum: ruined by a troll with multiple sockpuppets and
non-existent moderation;
- U.R.A.M.: basically dead;
- This NG: a bit better than URAM but not so much morse-oriented;
that leaves with
- F.I.S.T. mailing list: closest but too skewed on straight keys and
quite anti-paddle, etc.
So what's in it for intellectually challenged morse learners like me?
To clarify, I'm not talking about learning tools. I have already
enough on my plate. I'm talking about resources where you can talk
about your progress, noob-2-noob questions, etc.
I expect nothing good, so I won't be disappointed.
I've been learning morse for 5 years and I'm not even there yet. So,
yes, I'm a slow learner.
State of the art:
- various reddit subs: either irritatingly US-centered or off-topic or basically dead;
- QRZ forums: God forbid!
- LCWO forum: ruined by a troll with multiple sockpuppets and
non-existent moderation;
- U.R.A.M.: basically dead;
- This NG: a bit better than URAM but not so much morse-oriented; that
leaves with
- F.I.S.T. mailing list: closest but too skewed on straight keys and
quite anti-paddle, etc.
So what's in it for intellectually challenged morse learners like me?
To clarify, I'm not talking about learning tools. I have already enough
on my plate. I'm talking about resources where you can talk about your progress, noob-2-noob questions, etc.
Ottavio Caruso <ottavio2006-usenet2012@yahoo.com> wrote:
I expect nothing good, so I won't be disappointed.
I've been learning morse for 5 years and I'm not even there yet. So,
yes, I'm a slow learner.
State of the art:
- various reddit subs: either irritatingly US-centered or off-topic or
basically dead;
- QRZ forums: God forbid!
- LCWO forum: ruined by a troll with multiple sockpuppets and
non-existent moderation;
- U.R.A.M.: basically dead;
- This NG: a bit better than URAM but not so much morse-oriented; that
leaves with
- F.I.S.T. mailing list: closest but too skewed on straight keys and
quite anti-paddle, etc.
So what's in it for intellectually challenged morse learners like me?
To clarify, I'm not talking about learning tools. I have already enough
on my plate. I'm talking about resources where you can talk about your
progress, noob-2-noob questions, etc.
There is still the RSGB Morse Proficiency Scheme.
I’m not sure who runs it these days - I set it up 10+ years ago under the ARDC but have lost track since.
You could try asking on RSGBForum ( GroupsIO). It is moderated so troll
free.
Ottavio Caruso <ottavio2006-usenet2012@yahoo.com> wrote:
I expect nothing good, so I won't be disappointed.
I've been learning morse for 5 years and I'm not even there yet. So,
yes, I'm a slow learner.
State of the art:
- various reddit subs: either irritatingly US-centered or off-topic or
basically dead;
- QRZ forums: God forbid!
- LCWO forum: ruined by a troll with multiple sockpuppets and
non-existent moderation;
- U.R.A.M.: basically dead;
- This NG: a bit better than URAM but not so much morse-oriented; that
leaves with
- F.I.S.T. mailing list: closest but too skewed on straight keys and
quite anti-paddle, etc.
So what's in it for intellectually challenged morse learners like me?
To clarify, I'm not talking about learning tools. I have already enough
on my plate. I'm talking about resources where you can talk about your
progress, noob-2-noob questions, etc.
There is still the RSGB Morse Proficiency Scheme.
I’m not sure who runs it these days - I set it up 10+ years ago under the >ARDC but have lost track since.
You could try asking on RSGBForum ( GroupsIO). It is moderated so troll
free.
On Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:54:20 +0000
Ottavio Caruso <ottavio2006-usenet2012@yahoo.com> wrote:
I expect nothing good, so I won't be disappointed.
Don't bother scrolling down and reading my comments then.
I've been learning morse for 5 years and I'm not even there yet. So,
yes, I'm a slow learner.
How much time do you spend on the air listening to it? What speed are
you at? Once you can listen and copy stuff down there is more incentive
to learn the sending side. Are you a native English speaker or do you
speak other languages?
State of the art:
- various reddit subs: either irritatingly US-centered or off-topic
or basically dead;
- QRZ forums: God forbid!
- LCWO forum: ruined by a troll with multiple sockpuppets and
non-existent moderation;
- U.R.A.M.: basically dead;
- This NG: a bit better than URAM but not so much morse-oriented;
Jim doesn't do CW, nor does Brian but I believe brian may still do >occasionally.
On Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:54:20 +0000
Ottavio Caruso <ottavio2006-usenet2012@yahoo.com> wrote:
I expect nothing good, so I won't be disappointed.
Don't bother scrolling down and reading my comments then.
I've been learning morse for 5 years and I'm not even there yet. So,
yes, I'm a slow learner.
How much time do you spend on the air listening to it? What speed are
you at? Once you can listen and copy stuff down there is more incentive
to learn the sending side. Are you a native English speaker or do you
speak other languages?
State of the art:
- various reddit subs: either irritatingly US-centered or off-topic
or basically dead;
- QRZ forums: God forbid!
- LCWO forum: ruined by a troll with multiple sockpuppets and
non-existent moderation;
- U.R.A.M.: basically dead;
- This NG: a bit better than URAM but not so much morse-oriented;
Jim doesn't do CW, nor does Brian but I believe brian may still do occasionally.
that leaves with
- F.I.S.T. mailing list: closest but too skewed on straight keys and
quite anti-paddle, etc.
A bunch or brass-pounders.
So what's in it for intellectually challenged morse learners like me?
To clarify, I'm not talking about learning tools. I have already
enough on my plate. I'm talking about resources where you can talk
about your progress, noob-2-noob questions, etc.
Since the Morse requirement was dropped, there's no incentive to pass a
12wpm test to get on HF. There were regular slow Morse transmissions on-air for learners. Some people dropped it as soon as the got their licence,
others saw it as a useful skill/mode and carried on using it.
Joined the G-QRP club yet? Six quid a year, 4 excellent issues of
SPRAT and a closed mailing list with discussions on CW. Have a listen
around the QRP centres of activity 3,560 and 7,030.
On 26/01/2023 19:27, A. non Eyemouse wrote:
On Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:54:20 +0000
Ottavio Caruso <ottavio2006-usenet2012@yahoo.com> wrote:
I expect nothing good, so I won't be disappointed.
Don't bother scrolling down and reading my comments then.
I've been learning morse for 5 years and I'm not even there yet.
So, yes, I'm a slow learner.
How much time do you spend on the air listening to it? What speed
are you at? Once you can listen and copy stuff down there is more
incentive to learn the sending side. Are you a native English
speaker or do you speak other languages?
State of the art:
- various reddit subs: either irritatingly US-centered or off-topic
or basically dead;
- QRZ forums: God forbid!
- LCWO forum: ruined by a troll with multiple sockpuppets and
non-existent moderation;
- U.R.A.M.: basically dead;
- This NG: a bit better than URAM but not so much morse-oriented;
Jim doesn't do CW, nor does Brian but I believe brian may still do occasionally.
that leaves with
- F.I.S.T. mailing list: closest but too skewed on straight keys
and quite anti-paddle, etc.
A bunch or brass-pounders.
So what's in it for intellectually challenged morse learners like
me?
To clarify, I'm not talking about learning tools. I have already
enough on my plate. I'm talking about resources where you can talk
about your progress, noob-2-noob questions, etc.
Since the Morse requirement was dropped, there's no incentive to
pass a 12wpm test to get on HF. There were regular slow Morse
transmissions on-air for learners. Some people dropped it as soon
as the got their licence, others saw it as a useful skill/mode and
carried on using it.
Joined the G-QRP club yet? Six quid a year, 4 excellent issues of
SPRAT and a closed mailing list with discussions on CW. Have a
listen around the QRP centres of activity 3,560 and 7,030.
who doesn't
On Sat, 28 Jan 2023 09:08:16 +0000
"Jim gm4dhj ..." <kinvig.netta@ntlworld.com> wrote:
On 26/01/2023 19:27, A. non Eyemouse wrote:
On Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:54:20 +0000who doesn't
Ottavio Caruso <ottavio2006-usenet2012@yahoo.com> wrote:
I expect nothing good, so I won't be disappointed.
Don't bother scrolling down and reading my comments then.
I've been learning morse for 5 years and I'm not even there yet.
So, yes, I'm a slow learner.
How much time do you spend on the air listening to it? What speed
are you at? Once you can listen and copy stuff down there is more
incentive to learn the sending side. Are you a native English
speaker or do you speak other languages?
State of the art:
- various reddit subs: either irritatingly US-centered or off-topic
or basically dead;
- QRZ forums: God forbid!
- LCWO forum: ruined by a troll with multiple sockpuppets and
non-existent moderation;
- U.R.A.M.: basically dead;
- This NG: a bit better than URAM but not so much morse-oriented;
Jim doesn't do CW, nor does Brian but I believe brian may still do
occasionally.
that leaves with
- F.I.S.T. mailing list: closest but too skewed on straight keys
and quite anti-paddle, etc.
A bunch or brass-pounders.
So what's in it for intellectually challenged morse learners like
me?
To clarify, I'm not talking about learning tools. I have already
enough on my plate. I'm talking about resources where you can talk
about your progress, noob-2-noob questions, etc.
Since the Morse requirement was dropped, there's no incentive to
pass a 12wpm test to get on HF. There were regular slow Morse
transmissions on-air for learners. Some people dropped it as soon
as the got their licence, others saw it as a useful skill/mode and
carried on using it.
Joined the G-QRP club yet? Six quid a year, 4 excellent issues of
SPRAT and a closed mailing list with discussions on CW. Have a
listen around the QRP centres of activity 3,560 and 7,030.
I've never heard you Jim.
I expect nothing good, so I won't be disappointed.
I've been learning morse for 5 years and I'm not even there yet. So,
yes, I'm a slow learner.
State of the art:
- various reddit subs: either irritatingly US-centered or off-topic or >basically dead;
- QRZ forums: God forbid!
- LCWO forum: ruined by a troll with multiple sockpuppets and
non-existent moderation;
- U.R.A.M.: basically dead;
- This NG: a bit better than URAM but not so much morse-oriented; that
leaves with
- F.I.S.T. mailing list: closest but too skewed on straight keys and
quite anti-paddle, etc.
So what's in it for intellectually challenged morse learners like me?
To clarify, I'm not talking about learning tools. I have already enough
on my plate. I'm talking about resources where you can talk about your >progress, noob-2-noob questions, etc.
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