At 07:43 AM 4/25/2011, i8cvs wrote: >I am anxious about that because even on EME very soon >nobody will be able to use by hand a CW key and copy >Morse Code by ears.
I don't think Morse is in any danger. I've seen an increase in interest since the compulsory Morse exams were dropped in this part of the world, particularly among younger people. I think it would be a shame to see Morse go, and there's a real opportunity for those who are proficient to show the newcomers the joys and elegant simplicity of CW. I don't think you'll have a shortage of students, now that Morse is both optional and something only in history outside of amateur radio. >I am sorry because I like very much the CW sound in my >ears. > >CW is like music for me and after to eliminate the Radio >Officers over the ships we radio hams we actually should >be the last frontier for the CW existence. You can keep the torch burning. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to get to a level I'd be comfortable using on air, that might be a project for later in life, when there's less distractions, since I find the idea of Morse very attractive also. It's a pity the old exams emphasised slow speeds, I'd have done better had I learned at more "useful" speeds. :/ 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
