Interestingly enough, I’ve just come across some great software to help learn Morse Code. I tried this software out, and it seems pretty good!
While everything is going on in Egypt right now, the question arises – are Egyptians turning to Morse Code to communicate with the outside world? I have been trying to do some research, and it seems like people are constantly talking about Egyptians and Morse Code and Egypt using Ham Radio, but I can’t find anything to support that. I was on my Ham Radio last night, and I did hear a TON of activity on 40 meters, but I’m not sure if it was just a contest or what.
With that said – even if Egypt has not turned to Morse Code to communicate with each other or the outside world, the question arises – what would you do if our government were to shut down all communication methods?
You’d better believe I’d turn on my Ham radio and start pounding out some Morse Code to my fellow Hams!
Alright, alright, enough about me and my love for Morse Code – here’s the link to download the software I found to learn Morse Code. If you do like it, let me know.
Good idea OM.
Try downloading the software on G4FON. It was developed from the method used to teach Nazi U-Boat radio operators in the 1930s and is a really excellent CW training system.
I am an old US Marine trained radio operator and have not had a microphone attached to my ham rig for about 40 years.
Another suggestion…
Stay the hell away from two meters until you are solid at 20 wpm. Two meters will end your interest in ham radio long before it becomes a lifelong part of your existance.
Semper Fidelis,
Dan Keefe
Vista, CA