You non-hams may not know this, but Morse Code is no longer required to obtain even the highest class of US Amateur radio license. For you techno-nerds out there who can build the world's fastest computer out of an old tv and some solder that's great news. BUT for me, I sort of feel like I was cheated out of a really great experience. It is human nature to take the easiest way to the best result and that's what I did. I have been a licensed ham for about 16 years and I have never been forced to learn CW (Continuous Wave, Morse Code, Code, call it what you will.) Well that is going to come to an end. I, Yes I, WW1F shall make it my New Years Resolution to learn Morse Code! And I am going to go a few steps further. Not only will I learn CW, but I will copy the W1AW Qualifying Run, get the ARRL Code Proficiency Certificate AND not stop until I have the 40 WPM endorsement on that certificate! AND I will communicate with another ham using CW!
To keep myself honest I will keep my blog readers abreast of my progress and when I receive my Code Proficiency Certificate and QSL card for my first CW contact I will scan them in and post them here on this blog.
WISH ME LUCK! 73's WW1F
Morse Code Resources:
ARRL's Tips to learn morse code (great links and resources)
ARRL Code Practice Files
ARRL Your Introduction To Morse Code CD's
ARRL Morse Code Operating for Amateur Radio
Learn Morse Code Audio Files
If anyone knows of any other helpful resources, PLEASE let me know and I'll add them to this post.
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