How Does Morse Code Influence Modern HAM Radio Enthusiasts?

[Prehistorik Watcher]

Hello, I'm enthusiast, particularly interested in the field of classical electrodynamics.

My physical related hobby is radio engineering in my home lab. I am currently experimenting with receiver circuits in HF and VHF bands.

With kind regards, Prehistorik.

 

[NascentOxygen]

Hi P W.

 

[berkeman]

Welcome to the PF

Are you a HAM radio operator?

 

[Prehistorik Watcher]

Welcome to the PF

Are you a HAM radio operator?

Hello berkeman,
not yet.

I will sign up for license as soon as i feel confident with my morse code skills.

Morse code proficiency is optional part of national A license here and i want it too.
I would probably pass now, but i want to be 100% sure.

Expecting to become HAM operator in about 6 months or so :-)

With kind regards, Prehistorik.

 

[berkeman]

Morse code proficiency is optional part of national A license here and i want it too.

Interesting. What country are you in? In the Americas at least, Morse Code is no longer required for HAM radio licenses. This has resulted in a large swell in the numbers of emergency responders with HAM licenses -- that's a big help here in earthquake country...

 

[Electron Spin]

Welcome to the PF Are you a HAM radio operator?

Ha! Boy, did you beat me to that question Mr. Berkeman

Welcome P.W. And 73 !

Electron s.

 

[Prehistorik Watcher]

Interesting. What country are you in? In the Americas at least, Morse Code is no longer required for HAM radio licenses. This has resulted in a large swell in the numbers of emergency responders with HAM licenses -- that's a big help here in earthquake country...

I live in Czech Republic. Morse code knowledge appears only as remark in license here. It's not needed and i suppose that not
many young HAMs apply for it. But it's only my opinion, could be wrong.

I train 6 minutes reception at 17WPM, then i "resend" it on straight key.
The examination rules are: 12WPM for 3minutes RX+3minutes TX which i find a little bit boring :-)

Let's hope for some contacts in future...

With kind regards, Prehistorik