Compatibility: Linux Ubuntu and variants.
Inputs: CW decoder using a soundcards mic input or products like Winkeyer. That should enable use of a CW tone generator connected to a straight key,iambic,paddles or bug. Standard inputs like a keyboard and mouse. Training mode: First the program sends a series of K's in CW for 30 seconds while the character K is displayed. Then it repeats the procedure with the character M. When that is complete it sends a four characters group using K and M in random places without displaying the letters. It then waits for a four characters input using the keyboard, shows the characters you have gotten correct in green, the wrong ones in red. That continues until the user has gotten 90 % correct of a number of groups, then a new letter is introduced ( for example X ), it is sent for 30 seconds while the character is displayed. Then the lesson continues using the new character until 90% of groups is correct, a new character or prosign is introduced and the lessons continues until all characters are learned. Sending mode: A four character group using K and M at random places is displayed,the program waits until four characters have been decoded and shows the characters you have gotten correct in green, wrong ones in red. That continues until the user has gotten 90 % correct of a number of groups, then a new letter is introduced and included in the group at random. There should be not to harsh timing requirements on sending, some normal slack should be permitted as long as the CW decoder can decode perhaps 60%~70% of the transmitted CW it should be good. Notes: The program should keep track of the characters and prosigns learned, and perhaps prioritize the most common ones first, and when sufficient numbers of characters and prosigns is known these are used to build phrases and typical QSOs. It could also be connected to a score board, so users can compare scores. It should also support multiple users on the same software instance. It should also display statistics of a users progress and time used. The slowest permitted speed should be 15 WPM. It should also be possible to adjust the mininum and maximum number of characters in the groups and if they are of random size. Words should also be possible. I know that it is possible to add QRM,signal fading,pileups and noise to imitate more "realistic conditions", as done with Kochmorse. Perhaps even drifting and unstable tones is possible. Morse alphabets that should be used : Primarly International, but the possibility to add regional extras like the Norwegian Æ Ø and Å. Those extras should be possible to add to the characters learned with a option in settings. Also, support for wordlists in English or optional local languages. LA1RMA _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-hams Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-hams More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
