Episode 7:Fast, Fun & Easy CW QSOs: Making Your First POTA Contact
CW doesn't have to be intimidating! Ron (W2ELS) breaks down the simple, fast, and formulaic exchange used by Parks on the Air (POTA) operators to prove that you can get on the air today. Learn the min...
22 Nov 20258min
Episode 6: Essential Tools for Learning/Mastering CW: Apps, Websites, and Simulators
You've got the key and the keyer—now get the training tools! Ron (W2ELS) walks through the essential apps and websites you need to master Instant Character Recognition. We cover gamified learning, str...
8 Nov 20257min
Episode 5: Learning the Right Way: The Power of Instant Character Recognition
What's the secret to copying Morse code at high speeds? In this episode, Ron (W2ELS) reveals the most crucial learning technique for any aspiring CW operator: Instant Character Recognition. He breaks ...
25 Okt 20255min
Episode 4: The Brains Behind the Key: Keyers and Practice Oscillators
What makes your dits and dahs sound so perfect? In this episode, Ron (W2ELS) explains the technology that drives your key. We'll break down the difference between electronic keyers, both standalone an...
11 Okt 20257min
Episode 3: First CW Key: Straight Key, Paddle, or Bug?
What’s the first piece of gear you need to get on the air with CW? In this episode, Ron (W2ELS) guides you through the three main types of Morse code keys. He breaks down the classic straight key, the...
27 Sep 20255min
Episode 2: Journey to the Extra Class and the Allure of CW
Join your host, Ron (W2ELS), for a personal story of discovery. In this episode, Ron shares his journey from a graduate school graduate with no ham radio experience to becoming an Amateur Extra Class ...
13 Sep 20254min
Episode 1: The Dots, The Dashes, and The Dash-ing Legacy of Morse Code
Welcome to the very first episode of The 599 Signal Report!In this inaugural transmission, we're going back to basics. Many of you might have heard of Morse code, but in a world of high-speed internet...
30 Aug 20259min
