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--- morse:morse [2025/11/13 15:43] – [Reading Material] m5lgm
+++ morse:morse [2026/01/30 01:01] (current) – [Canned QSO] m5lgm
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 ^ Name ^ Description ^ Link ^ Comments ^
 | [[https://cwmorse.us | cwmorse.us paddle]] | Lightweight CW Morse Pocket Paddle Key | [[https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324353825868 | ebay link ]] | |
+| [[https://www.ur5cdx.com | UR5CDX]] |Solid mid range keys that don't break the bank  | [[https://www.ur5cdx.com |  ]] | |
 | [[https://www.hamradio.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?p=2&product_list_order=price&q=morse%2F&product_list_limit=60 | ML&S]] | Good Variety of Keys - Including cheap Keys | [[https://www.hamradio.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?p=2&product_list_order=price&q=morse%2F&product_list_limit=60]] | |
 | [[https://i2rtf.com/ | Begali Keys]] | Higher end CW Keys | [[https://i2rtf.com/]] | |
-| [[https://www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/ | BaMaTech]] | Good quality portable keys | https://www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/ |
+| [[https://www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/ | BaMaTech]] | Good quality portable keys | https://www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/ |With the owner passing. They are closing the business and selling off remaining stock. |
 ===== DIY Keys =====
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 | [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJL08Wq2Fw | Paperclip CW Paddles ]] | Paddle made from paperclips| [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJL08Wq2Fw ]] | |
 | [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JWhNUcveHA&t=28s | Iambic recycled card Paddle - the CoWee ]] | Paddle made from a card| [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JWhNUcveHA&t=28s]] | |
+| [[https://sites.google.com/site/oh6dccw/strangecwkeys | Strange CW Keys ]] | Some of the strangest CW Keys| [[https://sites.google.com/site/oh6dccw/strangecwkeys]] | |
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-===== How to connect Morse keys to Computer / Phone =====
+===== Connect Morse keys to Computer / Phone =====
 ! You may need to check if the adapter will work with the website, game or program you want to use it for !
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 ^ Name ^ Description ^ Link ^ Comments ^
-| [[https://vailadapter.com/ | Vail adapter]] | Open Source - You can buy or make one | https://vailadapter.com/ |  |
+| [[https://vailadapter.com/ | Vail adapter]] | USB Open Source - (You can buy or make one) | https://vailadapter.com/ | Basic / Advanced versions - produces a sidetone, built in capacitive key  |
-| [[https://hamradio.solutions/vband/ | VBand]] | USB Paddle Interface  | https://hamradio.solutions/vband/ | |
+| [[https://hamradio.solutions/vband/ | VBand]] | USB Adapter  | https://hamradio.solutions/vband/ | |
-| [[https://n6ara.com/product/n6ara-tinymidi/ | N6ARA Tiny MIDI]] | portable Bluetooth CW key | [[https://i2rtf.com/]] | |
+| [[https://n6ara.com/product/n6ara-tinymidi/ | N6ARA Tiny MIDI]] |USB for Power - Sends over Bluetooth| [[https://i2rtf.com/]] |Capacitive morse key, can also add external keys |
+| [[https://cwmorse.us/products/morse-code-key-to-usbr | MY-KEY-MOUSE]] |Morse Code Key to USB Adapter | [[https://cwmorse.us/products/morse-code-key-to-usb]] |supports an HID compatible software controlled USB mouse interface |
+| [[https://cwmorse.us/products/my-key-serial-morse-code-key-to-serial-usb-adapter | MY-KEY-SERIAL]] |Morse Code Key to Serial USB Adapter | [[https://cwmorse.us/products/my-key-serial-morse-code-key-to-serial-usb-adapter]] |supports a common USB to serial interface.  |
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 Examples where people have made their own morse adapters to connect to a computer or phone.
 ^ Name ^ Description ^ Link ^ Comments ^
-| [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0wLx6KQPv0 | Converting an Old Morse Key to USB to Work With Morse Trainers and Hamsphere]] | Mouse adapter | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0wLx6KQPv0 |  |
+| [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0wLx6KQPv0 | Converting an Old Morse Key to USB to Work With Morse Trainers and Hamsphere]] | USB Mouse adapter | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0wLx6KQPv0 |  |
 | [[https://github.com/Vail-CW/vail-adapter | Vail adapter]] | USB adapter | https://github.com/Vail-CW/vail-adapter | |
-| [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBsRQm7AbHU | USB CW key on the cheap]] | Mouse adapter Paddle | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBsRQm7AbHU |  |
+| [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBsRQm7AbHU | USB CW key on the cheap]] | USB Mouse adapter (Paddle) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBsRQm7AbHU |  |
 | [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xninSdG0fY | Connecting a 103 YEAR OLD morse key to a computer??? ]] | Uses a keyboard | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xninSdG0fY | |
 | [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6QdyFcn9_w | Type on your Computer with a Morse Code Adapter]] | outputs letters to type | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6QdyFcn9_w |  |
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 ===== Canned QSO =====
-The standard, canned, or rubber stamp QSO involves exchanging signal reports, names, QTHs, and setups. This information is generally group into packets of two, so RST and NAME, then QTH and SETUP but can be exchanged one item at a time if the conditions are poor, or the experience of one of the operators suggests that it might be helpful. The lead for how a contact is conducted comes from the station calling CQ.
+There are different QSO variations that people do with morse code contacts.
+It can be very short exchange just with signal report, or it can be a longer exchange.
+When replying to a station calling CQ you may want to call in slightly off frequency, like 20kHz using XIT.
+The basic idea is a station calls CQ after sending QRL?  The reply station replies.
+The CQ station will give a signal report, may give their name, location and pass it back to you. (**If you miss things it doesn't matter**)
+The reply station will give a signal report, may give name, location and pass it to CQ station.
+They can then carry on talking about setup or anything else with RIG, PWR, ANT, WX or say goodbye to each other.
+For a contest, or a POTA, SOTA or other 'OTA the exchanges may be shorter. You can just send your callsign to call in.
+If they send [your callsign]? they are asking if they got it correct. If they have send "R R"
+If they send [part of your callsign]? Resend your full callsign
+If they haven't copied your callsign correctly or they have part of your callsign, send out your callsign again.
+If you hear a station say your callsign they have heard you and are now speaking to you.
+**Most importantly, don't worry about making mistakes and have fun.**
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+An example of a QSO \\
+**CQ CQ DE M0QJC M0QJC K**
+M0QJC DE M7QLF M7QLF K
+**M7QLF DE M0QJC GM TNX FER CALL UR RST 5NN 5NN NAME BOB BOB QTH LONDON LONDON HW CPI? M7QLF DE M0QJC K**
+M0QJC DE M7QLF FB BOB TNX FER RPT UR RST 57N 579 BT NAME JOHN JOHN BT QTH NR CARDIFF CARDIFF HW? BK
+**M7QLF DE M0QJC ALL OK JOHN TU FER QSO CUAGN 73**
+DE M7QLF TU 73 E E
+**E E**
+POTA Exchange \\
+[[https://chipmunk-arugula-dhfn.squarespace.com/s/POTA-CW-EXCHANGE-fill-in-the-blank.pdf]]
+===== First QSO Morse tips =====
+  *Send QRL? to check if the frequency is clear before calling CQ.
+  *Call CQ or reply to a station calling.
+  *Most people will try to match your speed and spacing, so if you want people to send to you slowly with spaces do the same.
+  *If you want people to send slower send QRS. If you need to send QRS multiple times do so.
+  *If you are struggling to copy them, or need a rest, when it is your go, Say TU 73 e e
+  *If you want people to repeat themselves send AGN or ? to get them to repeat themselves.
+  *Have a script printed out. There is a standard exchange that people will tend to send.
+  *They will give their callsign and they give a signal report and pass it back to you.
+  *(They may say their name, location, rig, power). You don't need to remember these. I am often, not able to copy them. If you miss things it doesn't matter.
-  * CQ de [call1] K
+If you can only copy some of the conversation you can say this. You can say "cpi some" or "QSB" or no cpi.
-  * [call1] de [call2] K
+  *Send a 3 for readability
-  * [call2] de [call1] UR RST is 5NN K
+  *If you want a second to rest or think you can send BT BT.
-  * MY NAME is [name] K
+  *If someone is too noisy, or too difficult to copy. Say "SRI noisy" and then carry on calling CQ, or change frequency to speak someone else.
-  * MY QTH is [qth] K
+  *If you are Calling CQ, you are in control and you can control how much you want to talk and when to end the QSO.
-  * MY RIG is [rig] K
-  * MY ANT is [ant] K
-  * MY PWR is [pwr] K
-  * R TU 73 [call2] de [call1] SK
-This canned QSO can be made shorter by removing the "MY INFO is" and using NAME [name], it can also be expanded by adding all sorts of pleasantries and exchange info on the weather etc.
+  *When replying to a station calling CQ, you may want to reply slightly off frequency 20kHz, 30kHz etc. using XIT on the radio. If multiple people reply on the exact frequency in morse code it can end up being one long dah.