On Fri, 2009-05-08 at 19:42 +0100, David Cutter wrote: > > I've heard that the Koch method works, but I have no direct experience of > it. I know the Farnsworth method of sending/receiving characters about > twice as fast as the average, with longer gaps is very helpful. It gives > the receiving student a longer space to recall the character and is thus > less frustrating. Avoid frustration.
I learned using the farnsworth method, it worked but it did create serious hurdles for me as I worked over the years to build speed and I wish I had been aware of the Koch method at the time I was learning I have worked with several students over the years with the Kooch method, it requires more discipline in the beginning and is best suited to 1 on 1 training with a PC It's a fast and very effective way to learn CW. I would recommend it highly to those wishing to learn CW for the purposes of actually using it on air. The Art & Skill of Radio Telegraphy is a 'Must read' both for students and tutors. It's available on line here http://www.qsl.net/n9bor/n0hff.htm My friend Fabian DJ1YFK has put together a truly excellent on line CW course based on the Koch method over at http://www.lcwo.net/ Fabian is a K2 owner and is a (Very) high speed operator http://www.youtube.com/user/dj1yfk http://fkurz.net/ham/qrq.html 73 Brendan EI6IZ (not a very high speed op!) -- Don‘t complain. Nobody will understand. Or care. And certainly don‘t try to fix the situation yourself. It‘s dangerous. Leave it to a highly untrained, unqualified, expendable professional. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
