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To: msnpatriot
Yes, in the military (I'm in the Army). We don't use Morse Code, but other countries do. Other militaries use Morse Code more than you might think.

At what speed do you use Morse Code on Ham radio? In order to graduate the Morse Code class that I'm in, I have to be able to copy at 20 groups per minute (1 group = 5 characters). I'm up to 8 GPM currently.

11 posted on 05/26/2007 7:46:17 PM PDT by tlj18 (Fort Huachuca is the place I call home....)
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To: tlj18
The speeds vary on the air in ham radio from 10 to 30wpm plus...I’m on my 5th year practicing and using CW on the air...I’m up to around 18wpm Farnsworth speed....But generally QSO around 15....I’m just gradually increasing my speed, not in a rush...I just enjoy copying and sending....20 groups per minute sounds quick, sounds like your doing well at it....I have a Navy course I practice sending with and it uses character groups...I’ve never timed that though....Good Luck on the code.....

“At what speed do you use Morse Code on Ham radio? In order to graduate the Morse Code class that I’m in, I have to be able to copy at 20 groups per minute (1 group = 5 characters). I’m up to 8 GPM currently.”

13 posted on 05/26/2007 7:58:17 PM PDT by msnpatriot
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