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- Info-Hams Digest Sun, 14 Aug 94 Volume 94 : Issue 914
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- Date: 11 Aug 1994 17:41:15 GMT
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- References <32bm8a$iu2@news.csus.edu>, <32bot3$45r@agate.berkeley.edu>, <bentti-110894082542@m32003.esl.com>peachn
- Subject : Re: Which code learning method? Why?
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- Davin Bentti (bentti@pebbles.esl.com) wrote:
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- : > > My exam used some variety of Farnsworth.
- : >
- : > The ARRL exams are as follows:
- : >
- : > 1A: 5 WPM at 16 WPM Farnsworth
- : > 1B: 13 WPM at 18 WPM Farnsworth
- : > 1C: 20 WPM at 22 or 23 WPM (can't remember)
- : >
- : > If you learn code Farnsworth, you'll have a easier time upgrading.
-
- : Now for a newbie question. What is "Farnsworth"? I am very confused
- : as to how something can be 5WPM _and_ 16WPM at the same time. I am
- : thinking
- : of getting a tech plus and looking into learning CW.
-
- : How do I learn code Farnsworth?
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- For a given code speed, the spaces between words, between letters, and
- between dits and dahs are specifically defined (don't have the actual
- timing ratios available right now). The Farnsworth method simply uses
- extended letter and word spacings while maintaining the dit-dah
- spacings within each letter. In other words the letter is sent fast
- (so you can learn the sound of the letter at high speed), but you have
- more time between each letter and word for the "translation" process
- which is necessary while you are learning the code. When you become
- proficient, there is no conscious translation (similar to fast
- touch-typing) and the extra time is not needed. If you are interested
- in the exact timing units for CW spacing, I'm sure someone has that
- info handy.
-
- Some people _do_ have trouble learning code, but do not let the
- discussions here on internet scare you. No one needs a pre-conceived
- mental block! You may find it fairly easy, and you may enjoy it.
- Regardless of the arguments against it (valid or otherwise) it is
- EXTREMELY rewarding to develop this kind of skill and use put it to
- use. Give it a try! You can pass the 5wpm with very little effort,
- but to really enjoy using code, you must be fairly fast and
- proficient...and that does take time.
-
- Greg WB0RTK
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