Many these days are using CW decoders. Because many stations use them, so it is best for us all to give good advice to help them avoid problems. This is important both for the user of the CW decoder (A1B) and the CW operator (A1A) with whom he wants to […]
Learning
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The following article, linked below, is considered essential reading for anyone new to electronic (paddle) keying as well as those who do not want to limit the possibility of operating at higher speeds (QRQ). Learning to use a twin “iambic” paddle with electronic keyer is going to hamper your QRQ […]
Some of advanced posts here may have the effect of making you think CW is hard enough to learn and on air is going to be even more daunting! So I want to dispel any such thoughts with this post, as this is not the case. Firstly let me say […]
SUMMARY: you MUST ALWAYS end a CQ with a K Let us look at why, and the harm being done by those who do not do so! Sadly some of the new CW operators in recent years have read a book published by the IARU called: Ethics and Operating Procedures […]
Let us take a look at the art of calling CQ and various styles and methods that would be appropriate to what you are aiming to achieve, and how we can improve our results from CQ calls and get more replies and thus more Quality Telegraphy Time. Perhaps you have […]
As part of our advanced practices for Quality True Telegraphists, we will take a look at the traditional and current practices of checking a frequency is free before using it, and how we might improve upon these practices. So, you are now ready to make a CQ call. How do […]
A recent trend among less experienced CW operators, who often lack the luxury of being guided by an experienced but still up-to-date Old Timer, or the confusion of a myriad of Apps and websites giving contradicting information, is the misuse of the “dit dit” and this post will address this. […]
As explained well in “Zen and the Art of Radiotelegraphy”, CW today is continually evolving. As Quality True Telegraphists this is an important subject for us, so we must understand this correctly. This post will address the general subject of the evolving CW protocols or procedures, and give an example […]