GB2CW transmissions in the evenings have now ceased for a summer break. We shall resume again in the autumn. However, that is NOT to say that individual practice should stop! Obviously the summer period is busy for everybody but do try to find time to do some practice each day. We will be able to tell whether you have or not when we resume again in the autumn!
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Programs for the computer are available in abundance, and some are a lot of fun too. Try some of the following:
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Morserunner. This is a dead ringer for N1MM+ contest program, with lots of programmable parameters to account for real life reception. This will help to build your score in any CW contest.
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RufzXP. This is great for call sign copy. You are presented with 50 call signs which you have to type on the keyboard and if you get the call correct, the speed increases. This happens each time until you are unable to copy and then it slows down. There is a scoring table so that you can keep a tally of your progress.
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Just learn Morse Code. Again, a program which you can set up to practice with various selections, ranging from numbers and letters, to abbreviations, prosigns and words.
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Learn CW Online (LCWO). This is similar to the above only you can use it on line. Try a few mixed groups, great practice for call signs!
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TEACH4 by ZL1AN. This is the one most of us use for tuition in the GB2CW classes. Loads of text files to practice with, and again, parameters you can set.
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Have a great summer and look forward to starting the classes again in the autumn.
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Coffee Break Morse.
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Chris G4CCX is tutoring on Thursday mornings on 145.250MHz throughout the summer and will play to the audience, so if you feel like joining him, you will be most welcome.
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BOOTCAMP
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It will take place THIS Sunday, April 30th at QTH G3LDI as usual. There is still time to book a place, but you will have to be very quick! email me if you wish to attend.
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73 de Roger, G3LDI GB2CW Coordinator.
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