22 [BLEP] Sloth_Like_Reflexes [BLEP] Beta Testers 130 posts Report post #1 Posted March 15, 2017 Since the article today was about Morse code. I just wondered if there are any Ham Radio / Amateur Radio operators among us, or am I the only one? lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
488 [OKAYU] Fog_Heavy_Cruiser_Takao Alpha Tester 1,375 posts 12,618 battles Report post #2 Posted March 15, 2017 *insert Dale Gribble pic here* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
963 [PLPT] SergeantHop Members 4,435 posts 6,599 battles Report post #3 Posted March 15, 2017 I'm not a Ham, but I have a station license through CAP. I don't really do anything with Morse, but I operate on HF and VHF frequently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,512 [0O0O0] atPrick__ Members 16,315 posts 12,187 battles Report post #4 Posted March 15, 2017 *insert here* 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,145 [ARGSY] centarina Members 10,326 posts 16,093 battles Report post #5 Posted March 15, 2017 I have advanced class HAM license . never did get extra class when it was 20 wpm requirement. I still remember that test. I was doing great until they sent over " My Name is Eileen". Eileen at 20wpm just totally threw me during the copy. (for those who are non HAM, . .. ._.. . . _. ) which is very short and quick. so, I never did get my extra now, you don't need 20wpm but since they got rid of advanced class, I kinda like having it to be unique. 73 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
488 [OKAYU] Fog_Heavy_Cruiser_Takao Alpha Tester 1,375 posts 12,618 battles Report post #6 Posted March 15, 2017 thank you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
238 [PIZZA] Finnkax Members 1,090 posts 13,421 battles Report post #7 Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) De OH1KTA QTH KIIKKA FINLAND Has not paid licenses a long long time so someone else could have this register. Edited March 15, 2017 by Finnkax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,145 [ARGSY] centarina Members 10,326 posts 16,093 battles Report post #8 Posted March 15, 2017 I think you still have your handle since QTH on the lookup was KiKKA finland. lot of youngster here who doesn't know amateur radio. I still maintain mine but havn't used it in years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,244 Seraphil Alpha Tester 4,156 posts 8,061 battles Report post #9 Posted March 15, 2017 I have a HAM license but it's been so long I don't remember any of how to use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2 [TWE] Varsol Members 12 posts 5,829 battles Report post #10 Posted March 15, 2017 Commercial license radio operator, but more in line with your Morse code I'm also a merchant seaman. I was required to learn Morse code for my license, but it was primarily visual (flashing light). After the testing I only recall signals that are in some regular-ish use. Other than those it's not particularly practical, and if it ever gets practical for me professionally the world has gone to crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,145 [ARGSY] centarina Members 10,326 posts 16,093 battles Report post #11 Posted March 16, 2017 well, they made it 5wpm requirement now for extra, but most fogies in extra wont' talk to ya unless you can copy 20wpm. 20wpm is quite fast in code (unlike what they say in that front page article) I guess all you need to know is SOS lol for merchant seaman now. so, did you graduate kingspoint? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6 SkipJack67 Members 50 posts 1,442 battles Report post #12 Posted March 16, 2017 HS0ZGP / W3KIT 20 wpm was kind of rough for me, for US ticket that is. Had to take it in English and English was not my first language.. Not even a 2nd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4 [YEAH] 13bmw13 Members 35 posts 11,311 battles Report post #13 Posted March 16, 2017 Then can you tell me what that says? https://worldofwarships.com/en/content/docs/a-message-from-me-to-you/ It's part of a secret treasure hunt they are doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
348 [5IN] bassmasta76 Members 2,106 posts 10,138 battles Report post #14 Posted March 16, 2017 I used to have a Technician Class license, but I think it expired about 4 years ago or so. I only used it briefly while doing Emergency Management service in my community. I wish I had kept it up, but it never really kept my interest like I had thought it might. b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6 SkipJack67 Members 50 posts 1,442 battles Report post #15 Posted March 16, 2017 I have advanced class HAM license . never did get extra class when it was 20 wpm requirement. I still remember that test. I was doing great until they sent over " My Name is Eileen". Eileen at 20wpm just totally threw me during the copy. (for those who are non HAM, . .. ._.. . . _. ) which is very short and quick. so, I never did get my extra now, you don't need 20wpm but since they got rid of advanced class, I kinda like having it to be unique. 73 Took me 2 tried for 13 wpm. I didn't know how to spell Raleigh, North Carolina LOL. For 20 wpm I got it the first tried, solid copied. So didn't have to answer the question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2 [TWE] Varsol Members 12 posts 5,829 battles Report post #16 Posted March 16, 2017 well, they made it 5wpm requirement now for extra, but most fogies in extra wont' talk to ya unless you can copy 20wpm. 20wpm is quite fast in code (unlike what they say in that front page article) I guess all you need to know is SOS lol for merchant seaman now. so, did you graduate kingspoint? Texas, though I think they have since removed the flashing lights requirement? I suppose I could check out the NMC website if I really wanted to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,145 [ARGSY] centarina Members 10,326 posts 16,093 battles Report post #17 Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Took me 2 tried for 13 wpm. I didn't know how to spell Raleigh, North Carolina LOL. For 20 wpm I got it the first tried, solid copied. So didn't have to answer the question lol. I did 13 word after studying it for a week. and it was multiple choice. 20 word was fill in the blank and my mind went blank at Eileen. so lost whole sentence afterward. the code on that list start 2ndpartofcodeisXXXXX only question is why Edited March 16, 2017 by centarina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25 Vagitron Members 119 posts 2,622 battles Report post #18 Posted March 16, 2017 I read all three of the ARRL books and planned to get my Extra license, but then graduate school happened and I haven't made time to schedule a test. It hasn't been a total waste though, I use a good bit of the physics in my audiology program. I have a magnum 257HP that I play around with on the CB channels. I'll occasionally shoot skip on 10m if there seems to be some good action going on, but I guess that kind of makes me a pirate since I have no license. I'll take those tests one day... Lol, I have a marine radio too that I take fishing, but the only people talking around here on it are the coast guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58 Destroyer8172 Members 291 posts 3,947 battles Report post #19 Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) The message is: #DHARTOF CODEIS 35#N Edit:The message is: 2ND PART OF CODE IS 35T1N Edited March 16, 2017 by Destroyer8172 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
