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Morse Channel Resources
Introduction
OARC has a Morse channel on the Discord server that aims to help members learn Morse Code so they can operate CW on amateur radio. This page catalogues some of the resources we are using, anyone is welcome to add more or expand this page, it is a wiki after all.
Morse Code Training
Slow to Medium Speed CW Net
Michael GM5AUG and Colin GM4JPZ are beginning a weekly Slow to Medium Speed CW Net for 40m, which anyone with an interest in Morse or learning CW is welcome to call in to. More information can be found here.
1:1
There are several OARC members who are proficient in CW and happy to arrange skeds or video calls with those learning Morse Code. Simply post a request on the #morse channel, or contact:
- Michael GM5AUG
- Colin GM4JPZ
Any OARC members who would like to offer their services, please let Michael know.
Morse Alphabet
Online
- Essex CW (UK) - Essex CW Amateur Radio Club is for anyone with a passion for Morse Code.
- CW Academy - The CW Academy offers classes for all levels of Morse code, with each course lasting 2 months. Student resources are available for all on their area of the CWOps website.
Most online training systems suggest practising for 30-60 minutes per day, and the OARC Discord Morse channel is a useful place to talk about learning, Morse keys, paddles, keyers, speed, CW philosophy and pretty much anything that will get people on the air.
Software and Apps
Software
There are lots of software tools out there to help, we've listed some that we've used below
| Name | Description | Platforms | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW Ops Morse Code Trainer | Learn Morse Code (CW) Online! | Web | link |
| Learn CW Online | Online trainer for CW Ops learning | Web | link |
| Morse Machine | This app teaches you to 'receive' Morse code. It starts with two letters and automatically adds more when it understands that you are ready. | iOS, Android | Google Play (69p) |
| Morse Resource | Daily quotes in Morse Code | Web | link |
| Morsle | Daily Morse code challenge | Web | link |
Morse Chat Online
Morse Mnemonics
- Morse Code Mnemonics - On Wikipedia
Keyers
| Name | Description | Link | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morserino-32 | Self contained battery powered keyer, CW decoder and practice aid. Has LORA and WiFi capability | Morserino-32 | Great for head copy and keying practice anywhere. Let's you plug in a straight key or paddle. |
| Funtronics K3NG Keyer | An open source Arduino based CW (Morse Code) keyer with a lot of features and flexibility | K3NG Keyer | |
| K1EL WinKeyer | WinKeyer is a low-cost full featured external Morse keyer capable of being fully controlled via a USB interface | K1EL WinKeyer | Needs new UK Vendor |
Keys
| Name | Description | Link | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cwmorse.us paddle | Lightweight CW Morse Pocket Paddle Key | ebay link |
Books
- Zen and the Art of Telegraphy - Carlo Consoli, IK0YGJ - Amazon Kindle (not free)
Other stuff to be sorted
- LIDS is all about encouraging amateur radio operators to try something new, especially if it is CW.
- QRO Fast CW trainer for Linux, Unix, OSX & windows.