I DID make a New Year resolution, but I'm not much good at keeping them, same as I am not much good at doing my practice..........
Morse Tuition for 2019
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The Beginner's class has a newcomer, Phil G4LPP, who moved to Norfolk last year has decided to renew his CW skill. If you would like to join him, I would be pleased to have you in the class!
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Just to remind you that if you still need to do any studying:
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You can find your study course here:
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http://www.hamuniverse.com/qsignals.html
or here:
https://www.wattpad.com/478101276-codes-ciphers-morse-code-abbreviations
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After that do take a look at how to construct a QSO:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=ZqPQE1D8gfw
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I CANNOT EMPHASISE HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO LEARN AS MANY ABBREVIATIONS AS YOU CAN. ONLY THEN WILL YOU UNDERSTAND THE "LANGUAGE". YOU MUST BE COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH THEM.
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GB2CW Certificates.
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Malcolm G3PDH conducted a dummy test at the Club this week at 15 wpm. There were several who were sufficiently near to the qualifying to take the test. Indeed a couple did get solid copy. Malcolm will be sending information regarding the forthcoming Proficiency test and we hope to see a large take-up at this speed. The tests will probably take place in or around April. It gives you loads of time to Practice!
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Please let Malcolm G3PDH know what speed you would like to take in the test.
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PLEASE EMAIL MALCOLM OF YOUR INTEREST AND INTENTIONS. HERE:
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"Malcolm Prestwood, G3PDH President NARC" <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
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The schedule for Morse tuition locally is:
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Tuesdays:
1000 - 1100 Coffee Break Morse with Chris G4CCX on 145.250MHz
1900 - 2000 Raw Beginners as first choice with Roger G3LDI on 145.250MHz
However, there seems to be no beginners joining at this time, so IF no beginners check in at the start of the session, I will then "play to the crowd". In other words, whatever speed you wish to practice with, so please call in!
2000 - 2100 Intermediates with Jim G3YLA on 145.625MHz - in other words on GB3NB repeater,
Thursdays:
1000 - 1100 Coffee Break Morse with Chris G4CCX on GB3NB
2000 - 2100 Advanced Class with Malcolm G3PDH on the GB3NB Repeater.
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The Tuesday class is well attended, as is the Thursday class on GB3NB.
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INFORMAL evenings at the Club will still have Morse in the Computer Room with Paul M1AFQ and Chris G4CCX. The first of these will be on January 2nd, which is an informal at the Club.
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Norfolk Amateur Radio Club CW Net.
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This will remain as part of this GB2CW CW Corner, just to remind you of the net. Hopefully some of you will join in.
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NARC Net: 3545kHz plus or minus QRM. The Net Controller, normally Malcolm G3PDH, will call CQ at 8.30 p.m. local time on Monday evenings. Call with just your call sign once until he acknowledges you. Once all check-ins have been established, a list will be sent of the order. Make a note of this because you should know your place on the list and each operator will take his turn, passing it to the next call on the list. Short overs are needed with quotes on salient points, and sending your news at the same time. Make notes as the net progresses and comment on just the point(s) that you wish to address.
Speed will not be a problem because that is adjusted to the lowest speed on the net. Two things are practised here. One is conversational Morse, and the other is Net Protocol. It should provide both confidence and impetus for you to make more QSOs on the air. We look forward to hearing you.
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73 de Roger, G3LDI GB2CW Coordinator. May the Morse be with you.
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