GB2CW Morse Corner Week ending 22.10.21
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Join in with the class you think appropriate for your level of competency.
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Morse classes will take a while to establish again. However, we would like everybody to attend them again. Those who improved in their class last year, can move into the one above their speed range. This is the way we would like it to work. It is the only way that you will improve your speed anyway.
Chris G4CCX had no students at all this week, most disappointing.
Beginners are most welcome. Phil had only one in his class last week so we look forward to seeing some others. Don't worry if it "seems" too fast when you first listen. Phil may have a beginner from last year, but he will cater for the "raw beginner", so please join in.
Don't forget that ALL the work is down to you and the time you are prepared to donate.
Malcolm G3PDH had only one attend his high speed class and that was Chris who was practising his keyboard skills. This class is for the advanced student, and we do have a few of those, so please try to attend. Classes are as below:
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The sending class is on Zoom. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for sign-in string.
The Zoom class this week proved very useful for Les G0DFC. We adjusted his straight key technique and he is going to practice it from scratch again to get it right. Tony G0OOR attended this week too. Apart from a few minor audio problems the session went well. Both were able to adjust their approach to using the paddle in a more relaxed way and both will be practising.
Zoom is very useful for detecting bad habits etc.
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The RUFzxp table has also started as below. Send your new score to Jim G3YLA by Thursday evening
at the latest. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. No new scores so far this winter.
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The BUG Roundup.
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I don't possess a BUG key ( the name for a semi-automatic key ) but if you do and you fancy some practice with it, along with lots of others, then this event is for you.
W6SFM is sponsoring this event and full details can be found here:
https://w6sfm.com/bug-roundup/
It's not until November so you even have time to practice! Personally I would not have one in the shack these days, but there are officiandos who love them. I know not why, the Morse is questionable at best, but is full of "character". It's much like living in a really ancient cottage with low beams, outside toilet and reeds on the roof. If you like it it's great! However, that oldie worldie character is really for the history books. Most people use a keyer and paddle these days. Having said that, we still have Straight Key nights so it's horses for courses.
Take a look, you might enjoy it!
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Winter will be at least 6 months long so you have lots of dark evenings to practice.
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Why not join the real world instead of the impersonal FT stuff?
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Lets make it a record year for NARC!
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73 de Roger, G3LDI GB2CW Coordinator. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. May the Morse be with you.