Episode 17: Get Started in CW with Mike N2MAK Part #2
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Episode 17: Get Started in CW with Mike N2MAK Part #2

In Part 2 of this collaboration between Host Ron W2ELS and Mike (N2MAK), the focus shifts from learning resources to actually getting on the air with CW. Ron walks through the structure of a typical POTA CW exchange — calling CQ, sending your call sign, exchanging signal reports — and emphasizes that POTA's predictable format makes it an ideal classroom for new CW operators. They discuss hunting versus activating strategies, including tips like going slightly off-frequency to stand out in a pileup, and Ron shares the story of his nerve-wracking first CW QSO. The episode also covers CW contests like the K1USN Slow Speed Test as low-pressure practice opportunities, community organizations like SKCC and CW Ops, practical advice on using radio memory keyers as a safety net, the pros and cons of CW decoders, and headphone preferences — all reinforcing the core message: get on the air as soon as possible, because that's where the real learning happens.

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