I still have only heard from 2 people about the upcoming DCWG (Defiance CW Group) net that we are planning for May. I understand that many are shy about using CW… I remember the first time I sent my call out on the air, partially hoping the guy calling CQ would NOT come back to me. 

But as each contact progressed, I got more and more comfortable with CW. And I believe you will experience the same thing. Each time you get on the air, and work with CW, the more confident you will become. So let me encourage you again, to sign up for this net. 

This net will be on 2m. This will help keep it local and allow us to work together to learn. I also will provide the “script” that you can download and use it to “follow along”.

Lastly, I made a YouTube video, walking through how the net will work, to again, take some of the fear and apprehension away. So let me say again, If you are interested, or have any questions about participating in this net. Please let me know. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice CW.     de Kevin-W8NI

Many people have shared that there is an interest in learning CW. It is my belief that the best way to learn is by doing. So I am beginning to put together an opportunity for us all to practice. My hope is that in a few weeks we can start working together to learn this fun mode by beginning a slow speed CW net.

I understand that many are shy about using CW, and so my goal is to take as much anxiety away as possible. First, I will operate this net as the Net Control. As such, I have put a script together that I will share with all who are interested. The advantage of having this script is that you will know what is coming, what you need to do, and when to do it. A script is a great tool to begin listening and becoming familiar with hearing code.

Second, I plan on doing this net on 2m. This will help keep it local and allow us to work together to learn. However, I am not against doing this net on a different band, based on the equipment those who are interested, have available.

If you are interested, or have any questions about participating in this net. Please let me know. I really want to know if anyone is interested in this opportunity. I would also appreciate knowing when everyone would be available for this net, so please send me a suggested day & time. I am really excited about this new net and hope that through this practice, we can all work together in a low stress environment to learn this fun mode. de Kevin-W8NI