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by KB2DHG on July 4, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Thanks for returning this article to us... When I was young it was the code that halted me from becoming a HAM. I gave in to defeat before I even tried.... Long story short. I finnaly put my head to it and learned. Back then we had no computers and it was either cw tapes, W1AW code Practice or books. Bottom line I am proud to have had to learn code to become a HAM... Today as we all know, Code is no longer a requirement. This should never deteur anyone from learning code. With computers and free software like " JUST LEARN MORSE CODE" it is so easy to learn code. To me CW is one of the very best modes... So, get that ol key out and pound that brass... REMEMBER... IF YOU DON'T KNOW CW YOU DON'T KNOW DIT! DE: KB2DHG K

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by K6SDW on July 4, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Quickest way to learn code: Jist git on the air!!

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by N1DVJ on July 4, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
When an archive article is'reposted', it would be interesting to see the date of the origial posting. While that would only be of minor interest here, I think it would be interesting to see if the time frame would make a difference in how you perceive an article. Mike

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by K8MMG on July 4, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Another great article Steve. Unfortunately, I am still writing everything down that I copy, I need to some how move away from that. I also echo earlier sentiments: Once you have the basics down, just jump in and start making QSOs, no faster way than that for becoming proficient. It is difficult to mimic real-world conditions (fading, poor signal strength, pitch changes) via a computer program. 73, Brandon (Know-code General)

RE: Learning the Code	Reply
by CROWBAR on July 4, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
The Original Article Was Posted July 17, 2004 You can review the comments here: http://www.eham.net/articles/8764

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by AB2NM on July 4, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Great article Steve. You are an inspiring example of true amateur spirit - intelligent, helpful and good natured. Thank you to the eHam staff for re-posting it. While CROWBAR posted the link (thank you) - to Mike's point - there is a way to look up the original post. From the eHam homepage, look at the "ARTICLES" banner. To the right you will see a link for "More Articles. Follow the link and you'll see two "Search" fields on the right side of the page. Searches may be by title or author. This is a great resource to check the context, as Mike said, and to review previous comments. Thanks eHam - these search features are useful tools. Have a restful and safe 4th.

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by N6BOB on July 4, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
This method is how I learned code 50 years ago. My buddy Steve and I would send code out loud with dits and dahs to eact other at school. Thanks Bob

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by K4DPK on July 4, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Steve... I had not seen that one before. Thanks for a very interesting article and a wonderful story! Phil C. Sr. k4dpk

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by WA4D on July 4, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Nice piece. A program some may wish to consider: Just Learn Morse. http://www.justlearnmorsecode.com/ mike/wa4d

RE: Learning the Code	Reply
by KILLN on July 4, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Once again -- CW is just one of the many modes to amateur radio. It is not a mode that decides if you are an amateur or not. I think that allot of the oldtimers try to make it the ultimate mode becuase they simply cannot learn or keep up with the new face of ham radio like satellite comms or packet type or the world above 1.2GhZ. I know plenty of absolutely great hams with their Extra licenses that are instructors here at school which have PhDs in Electrical Engineering and works everyday on Communication platforms who wouldn't know morse code if it slapped them in the head but are experts in amateur satellite communications and the world above 1.2GhZ ... Like it or not - the commercial, military, and business communication world left morse behind some time ago. (Oh please don't quote me some article about some remote coast guard station still using it)... I can send 10000X more info via HF packet then someone trying to send the same amount via a key. Not saying anything wrong with CW as a mode - just saying that some of us that are under 25 are getting tired of it as being held as the epitamy of ham radio. But then again - 20 years from now my generation will be deciding what the face of ham radio will be like ... and morse code will be in the same category as "8 tracks", BETAMAX, and analog cellphones. .

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