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How proper HIHI sounds like?
Recently I've read Zen And The Art Of Radiotelegraphy by Carlo Consoli, IK0YGJ. I must say, it's a great book, and as a new CW operator I've found plenty of useful information in it.
What especially ...
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Repeater identification ending (CW)
I am just starting to learn CW, and for practice I have been recording and transcribing repeater identifications that I hear. This is what I heard today:
DE W9KIC/R BBG
What is the meaning of "BBG"?
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What is the origin, history behind "Ben's Best Bent Wire"?
Bens Best Bent Wire
My uncle, who was a Merchant Marine in WWII used to tell me this. He was a ham, and said it would develop my fist musically.
I was a small child at the time, and through his ...
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History and significance of term "lid"
What is the history on the term “lid” when referring to a telegrapher’s capability? How did it originate and what is the significance if any of each letter?
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