CW

What audio tone frequency do you use to receive Morse code, the most common transceiver default is 800Hz.

In the wake of the closure of the former VK/Trans Tasman CW contests comes news that Rob Glassey ZL2AKM is trialling a new Digital/CW Contest on 80-metres.

Continued evidence of the strength of CW in amateur radio has come to light with the results of the major contest showing that use of Morse code exceeds SSB.

Throw away that QWERTY keyboard and replace it with a straight key, paddle or use the buttons on the computer mouse instead.

Just how fast can one copy Morse code? The story of Theodore (Ted) McElroy makes interesting reading.

The United States Federal Communications Commission has turned down two petitions seeking the return of Morse code proficiency tests for amateur licences.

A recent survey of IARU R3 member societies found that a number of countries still require a Morse code proficiency test for their higher grade of amateur licences.

A new effort is being made by the FISTS CW Club to encourage Morse code QSOs that are comfortable for those whose speed is 12-words per minute or less.

A claim of being the 'busiest telegraph station in the world' is being made by volunteer Morse code telegraphists at Beechworth in north-east Victoria.