Product Description

-- Don't just learn the code--master it! This set includes two audio CDs (for your audio/music CD player) with nearly 2-1/2 hours of practice. Learn the Morse code at 5 words-per-minute. Follow the proven ARRL Morse code teaching system.
Includes 2 audio CDs and instruction booklet.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #215096 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Audio CD

Features

• ISBN13: 9780872599376
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Excellent and Effective Morse Code Learning Tool
Preface: Even though amateur radio operators in the U.S. no longer need to pass the 5 WPM Morse code requirement in order to move up to higher license classes (e.g., General and Extra), Morse code is still an effective mode to use on the HF bands--especially in years of compromised propagation (i.e., when there are fewer sunspots ionizing the ionosphere). It's also a ton of fun.

I've come across all kinds of people who hem and haw about the difficulty of learning Morse code; however, the key to learning Morse code is to just dive into it and get it done. Knowledge of the code doesn't just effortlessly appear in your brain. So, stop the excuses, stop overanalyzing the myriad of learning tools that are out there and just do it.

The "Your Introduction to Morse Code" CDs are the easiest, simplest, fastest and most effective way of passing the test. Here's why:

This package contains two CDs. The CD #1 takes you through all the needed letters, numbers and procedural signals ("prosigns, we call them"). Each track is a new character.

The instructor repeats the character several times and each time you write down the character, thereby reinforcing your brain to recognize the character and then have your hand write the character immediately, without giving it much extra thought.

After the first three letters are taught (A, R, and E), the instructor begins to send words using all of the characters you've currently learned. This effectively reinforces the previously learned characters so that the characters you learned at the beginning of the CD aren't just temporarily learned and then forgotten. Occasionally, the instructor will also send out sentences that use all of the characters you have currently learned. By the end of the CD #1 you will have learned all the characters needed to pass the 5 WPM exam.

The brilliance of this package, though, is in CD #2. On CD #2, you will find tracks containing the following:

--commonly used phrases on the HF bands (e.g., tnx for "thanks," cul for "see you later," and FB for "fine business").
--sample QSOs (i.e., conversations between hams).
--randomly sent characters to test your recognition abilities.
--and, most importantly, sample code tests.

It is by listening to and being able to transcribe these sample code tests that will practically guarantee you a passing grade when test day comes around. The reason being is that these sample code tests accurately reflect the same kind of test that you will be taking in real life.

You see, once you learn from CD #2 the standardized format of having the stations identify one another, state their names, their locations, their antennas, their rigs, their RST reports, the weather and proper sign-off procedures, you will simply encounter the same kind of QSO on the real test. It's like practically knowing ahead of time 85% of the test--the only things fundamentally different will be the callsigns used, equipment used, locations, etc.

As mentioned, you have to rise up to the challenge of learning Morse code. Having short but frequent learning sessions with CD #1 over a three-week time-period is what is realistically required on your part. This means listening to CD #1 once to twice a day for 20-30 minute intervals. If you stop for more than two days, you'll have to spend extra time catching up.

After CD #1 is absorbed, CD #2 can probably be mastered in another two weeks. Your mileage may vary. Keep studying all the way up to your code test and you will have no problem.

So, in closing, FB OM VY 73 DE KG6PCA AR SK

Fantastic! Highly Recommended.
I bought this Audio CD for my Dad (Andrew Toomer, M1ETX), as a Birthday present, since he is currently learning the Morse Code for interest - it is no longer a requirement in the UK, but he always wanted to learn it.

This is a fantasic Audio CD for learning purposes and it is very clear to listen to. This gets the highest rating possible. I cannot recommend it highly enough to Radio Amateurs wishing to learn the Morse Code.

Morse Code Audio CD
I started with the tape version, still have it; along with
all the others in the series. Yes I did pass the 5wpm test-
second time around.

What ever method(s) you do settle upon it is basicly a matter
of practice, practice, and more practice.

Condition yourself to learn these characters by SOUND only.
Once you can copy by Sound- start sending practice with
a hand key. I use a Speed X hand key and a T-Tone oscillator
from: Morse Code Express. T-Tone oscillator produces a pleasant,
authentic, pure note- much better than the usual 555 timer
chip with it's distorted square wave output. Full designation is
MX-T-Tone Oscillator(I think).

Although I am particularily fond of the straight key do
consider taking up Iambic Sending. I have found that the
Iambic Sending method as described by Chuck Adams compliments
and enhances my CW skills in every aspect. I am delighted
with my Bencher Paddles. I use an inexpensive MFJ kit built
keyer. I like things casual, my goal is 25wpm- that being
the case, this keyer is fine for me. Not a huge price
differential in keyers; rule of thumb is: get the best one
you can find.

If you find that in you copying sessions you tend to "anticipate"
the next character, look into the concept of left/right brain
interference(AKA: Typists Dilemma). Practice with: Call Signs,
numbers, and especially random code groups wiil solve that.

In your spare time, listen to code at higher speeds. Say 5-10
wpm past your base line copying speed. Just listen, don't
even sweat copying. Morse Code practice sessions on the
Internet come in handy here. This exercise will help your
hearing mechanism discern finer and finer distinctions in
sound at higher and higher speeds. This will also make
your temporary base line copying speed much more solid.
Keep this up incrementally untill you have achieved your
ultimate speed goal.

Now for a little soul searching. If I had to do it all
over again would I be inclined to take the time and make
the effort to learn Morse Code. The answer for me would
be an emphatic- yes; and even more so now than when I
first started out.

Plenty of CW resources, events, clubs, projects etc. on
the Internet. Best of luck on that OM.