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Welcome to the W0ERH CW Team!
Welcome to the W0ERH CW Team!
As we continue preparations for Field Day 2026 our CW team is launching a program to assist and encourage new members to the team.
The CW Team holds in-person meetings following each club meeting. In addition, there are meetings over Zoom on those Fridays that we don’t have club meetings. Specific meeting info will be sent to each member of the team.
Topics discussed include:
CW Operating procedures
Q-Codes and Abbreviations
CW Keys and Keyers (There is a difference)
Each new team member is assigned a Code-buddy. This individual works side by side with their assigned protege to assess their progress and provide the advice and support necessary to get them to the next level.
Once you’ve learned Morse Code, we work with each new team member to get them on the air and get them their first CW contact.
For further information about joining the team, please contact Joel, K0JEM at k0jem8444@gmail.com.
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HF CW Net Protocol
HF CW Net Protocol
This net is run at 15wpm. This is meant to be a slow-speed net for new CW operators. All are welcome but please be kind to our newer operators.
CQ W0ERH Calling the JCRAC CW Net
QND The net is directed
QNZ Please zero beat (tune to signal of NCS)
QNI K Check in now Go ahead
To check in, send a single morse letter of your choosing. For example, station checking in sends letter:
F
NCS acknowledges by sending same letter F
Station checking in then sends:
DE N1TF GE
Translation:
This is N1TF Good Evening
If you are new to the net, NCS may ask you for your name and QTH.
When no new check-in’s are waiting NCS sends:
W0ERH QNF GE DE KW1U (net control’s callsign)
Suggested Clubs/Methods for Learning Morse Code
Suggested Clubs/Methods for Learning Morse Code
There are many programs available to you to learn Morse code on a self-study basis. The following is a short list of some of those programs:
There are many programs available to you to learn Morse code on a self-study basis. The following is a short list of some of those programs:
Suggested Activities for Making CW Contacts
Suggested Activities for Making CW Contacts
Parks On The Air (POTA) - https://parksontheair.com/ - Hunting or activating. Accounts are Free.
Straight Key Century Club (SKCC) - https://www.skccgroup.com/ - They host several events each month including the Weekend Sprintathon. Accounts are Free.
SKED's - Contact an operator online and schedule a time and frequency and make a contact
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