There are many additional classes offered which are of great benefit. Students are encouraged to sample as many as possible to broaden their boundaries of interests.
Advanced Sending and Receiving QRQ (high-speed telegraphy):
QRQ is for anyone interested in improving their CW speed.
One-on-one help with CW copy or sending
Casual and friendly get-together to use and improve CW skills.
Practice and receive guidance on sending skills and prepare for sending and receiving qualifying runs conducted the first Sunday of each month. Select classes feature veteran CW operator guests.
Discussion of general ham radio topics including digital voice modes.
Practice and receive guidance on your sending skills and also practice for sending and receiving qualifying runs conducted the first Sunday of each month in Gud Fists.
Internet CW ‘V Band’ Open Forum and LICW Traffic Net
Practice making QSOs over a special internet site.
This class provides an on-ramp to more comprehensive ICR and CW head copy skills. Learn to instantly associate the ten most-used letters in the English language with their distinct individual CW character sounds. Well over 500 words are composed of only those ten most-used letters.
Covering- activities, hints & kinks, new bands & modes, software & resources, competition & awards and more to help you enjoy operating and making contacts.
How to work this contest along with live assistance via Zoom.
Heavy emphasis on QSO protocol, from checking if a frequency is clear to proper ending and everything in between. Operating subjects, from logging to online resources will help get you on the air and making contacts. This is the legacy beginners’ pathway to the intermediate track.
Live DX QSO assistance on the air, simultaneously on Zoom.
This class will help you conquer your fear of live QSO’s in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
A European class covering a broad range of subjects from sending and receiving practice to head copy, QSO formats, training software and getting-on-air hints and tips.
An Intermediate class for those having a good command of the “basic 40” alphabet, numbers, and punctuation. We will discuss your CW goals and various tips and tools to get there. We will practice both receiving and sending.
Interesting recorded QSOs will be decoded and reviewed leading to a better understanding of different fists and actual radio conditions.
Breakfast and a cup of Yorkshire tea with M1AYG. Come and casually practice with all the early birds.
A light-hearted and dynamic class focused on head-copy and head-sending between 18 and 25 WPM.
Learn all about the SKCC. Instructors are SKCC Board Members.
Everything you need and want to know about how nets work.
Build your CW ability by learning to practice well. Learn to use the LICW Morse Practice Page and more fun tools!
Ladies only. Covering all topics related to CW. We share information, tips & tricks, and moral support as needed! Beginners or experienced operators – all are welcome.