Dear Editors:
There is a good Morse Code practice group in the Pacific Northwest every morning on 3.970 mhz LSB at 8:00 PST.
The guy sends Trivia questions to the others using Morse Code. Each person who checks in gets to take a turn on a rotating list. The code is sent at the speed each person is comfortable with. Once the question is sent and received, that person repeats the question by voice to confirm they copied it correctly. But if they can’t ANSWER the trivia question, anybody can jump in and try to answer it.
This way of learning Morse Code is way more fun than the old code practice tapes. Plus, the trivia is fun and educational.
They are always looking for new “fresh meat” to start learning the Morse Code. They will slow way down for newcomers, and the entire group is very encouraging and patient with the new guys. They ALL were the “new guy” at one time not so long ago.
They ask that you check in with your call sign, but you don’t have to participate until you feel ready. Just ask to be put on the “Lurker List” and enjoy the trivia. – T.C.