Is there a need for CW Calling Frequencies, rather than only “Centres of Activity”? And if so, will it increase or decrease on air activity? What would be the advantages? And how to use them? NOTE: This information has been superseded with QSX/Calling Frequencies now in operation CW can be […]
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How can we handle a QSO if we are open to a longer chat but do not want to push the other operator who may not wish to do so, or who may not have more free time? This is a question we may sometimes ask, and there is an […]
Let us take a look at the art of calling CQ and various styles and methods that would be appropriate to what you are aiming to achieve, and how we can improve our results from CQ calls and get more replies and thus more Quality Telegraphy Time. Perhaps you have […]
As part of our advanced practices for Quality True Telegraphists, we will take a look at the traditional and current practices of checking a frequency is free before using it, and how we might improve upon these practices. So, you are now ready to make a CQ call. How do […]
A recent trend among less experienced CW operators, who often lack the luxury of being guided by an experienced but still up-to-date Old Timer, or the confusion of a myriad of Apps and websites giving contradicting information, is the misuse of the “dit dit” and this post will address this. […]
As explained well in “Zen and the Art of Radiotelegraphy”, CW today is continually evolving. As Quality True Telegraphists this is an important subject for us, so we must understand this correctly. This post will address the general subject of the evolving CW protocols or procedures, and give an example […]