Morse Code Conversation (2011)

Steve, how come you managed to get the link to display your comments - which considerably add to the write up, but mine shows only the fact that you commented? (I'll include them in main body eventually).

 

What I think is cool about the vid is when starting out 18 months or so ago randomly I thought it was impossible to decode; too fast, etc.
I just watch it again and the sender decode is easy headcopy for me. The OP on the other end is still a bit fast for me. I'll have to watch it again in a year or so and see if I have improved.

Funniest Youtube comment was something like: "If you are deaf this is a vid of an OM reading the newspaper".

 

I don't know David ! - When I clicked on "NATO Naval Communications Competition", (the URL link that you posted),... doesn't contain the full text of your "Blog page")

When I "searched" NATO Naval Communications Competition, one of the first choices that comes-up is your "David Perry's Logbook "which is complete with all comments weird...

This is what shows-up when I search "NATO Naval Communication Competition":
https://search.yahoo.com/search?p=N...ition&fr=yfp-t&fp=1&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8

When you click on the above URL, the "David Perry's Logbook" is the second choice listed & contains the full content.


Maybe you need to update the information you initially provided Wikipedia ? (Before my comments to your Blog)? - dunno...

 

The other op (WB0SND - an EXCELLENT operator) was operating with a Keyer & NOT leaving much space between thoughts and/or words. I imagine that operating CW Mobile (while cruising @ 70mph) could tend to make you transmit rather hurriedly.

On the other hand,... I was using a Straight Key & sitting still in my M/H, & didn't have to divide my attention between highway traffic & holding a conversation in Morse code

I've always preferred a Straight Key or Bug for my sending due to the fact some "personality" is attainable.

It's amazing what a difference spacing (between words/subjects) can have. - A couple of BTs here & there can make a world of difference in the ease of copy.
I even use a "stretched-out" BT (Dahhhh dididit Dahhhh) often, to give my wrist a little break & give the other operator a little mental break before changing subjects.


One of my favorite YouTube comments was: "He's reading the paper and it's upside down !!" - duh...
I was using the margin of the paper to make little notes on about our QSO (his rig, age, wx, etc.) so I'd know what to comment on when I went back to him.

BTW: the "Key" was a Chinese Military K-4 - I said J-44 simply because I had a brain-fart for a second when it came to spelling out "Chinese Military Straight Key" - I do have AND use a J-44 & it's much less confusing to the receiving operator to: Keep It Simple Stupid. At the last second, I couldn't remember if it was a K-4 or a K-5, so I just blurted out J-44.


I too missed a few characters here & there during the QSO,... some due to QSB & some due to spacing, & SOME, due to my own distractions in the M/H. so, don't feel alone

I can send Morse AND listen to what someone talking is asking/telling me, but, if I try to answer... It screws-up my timing & I lose my train-of-thought.

SK
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DANG ! Now 1,136,009 views... (as of 0400z 23 Dec. 2019)
I think we'll make another video using a combination keyboard, straight key, AND a bug in the same QSO

 

Steve-

I first watched this as I was studying for my tech license. It was a great inspiration. It became a training staple for me.

And I still find you out on RBN. Chased you many times. But no joy. Don't know what it is with our signal path. Maybe someday we will connect.

73

Brian N
N7BKV

 

I'm just honored to have W5BIB in my log four times, on four different rigs, including a Heathkit DX-20 that he donated to my Heathkit cause - which I still have in "the Novice Corner"

Dave
W7UUU

 

Thanks for the "Flowers" Brian, I'm happy that the video inspired you.

I'll start looking for your call spotted on RBN & see if we can connect some time. I'm only running about 25 watts to a 40m OCF dipole up about 20ft.

I think that 30m around 2200-2300z we should be able to connect. I'm usually around 10123 khz (+/-).

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I must admit I watched your video at least twice before seeing it on this post. A great study in remaining calm while copying. I still get perturbed by a lost character which then results in a lost word! My goal is to remain relaxed as you appear to be and reduce my lost words.

Great bio also!

 

Same here. I knew it was @W5BIB, 'cuz he sent his callsign.
Steve's fist is quite good... nearly perfect (and fast enough to not be boring).