Morserino: The ultimate CW practice tool - Page 1
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author: rhb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2023, 08:35:18 pm
content: I just got one a couple of days ago at the suggestion of a couple of hams on the Icom705 list on groups.io. It is awesome!!! I just ordered a 2nd one. They are not cheap at ~ 100 euros, but it's a bargain at that price. The presence of the LoRa transceiver makes it easy to carry on unlicensed QSOs over a 2.5 km range in good conditions after you've learned the code. It's particularly well thought out for learning to head copy CW.www.morserino.infoThis is a partial list of features from the website:CW Keyer◆ Speed variable with encoder (5-50 wpm)◆ Polarity of paddle can be changed (dots on left or right paddle)◆ Iambic A, B and Ultimatic mode for paddles, and Straight Key mode◆ Iambic B parameters (timing) configurable, independently for dots and dashes◆ Pitch control◆ Output volume control◆ Optional ACS (Automatic Character Spacing)CW Trainer (Code generator)◆ Speed variable with encoder (5-50 wpm)◆ Generates random character groups, call signs, common CW abbreviations incl. Q-Groups, common English words◆ Select which characters to be output (Koch method, or combination of alpha, numerals, interpunction, pro signs, or user defined character set)◆ Define length of words to be output◆ Increase inter-character space (like Farnsworth method)◆ Increase inter-word space (sometimes known as Wordsworth)◆ Optional: output each word twice◆ Can also play text files in Morse Code, these can be uploaded through WiFi◆ Files can contain ASCII text and pro-signs◆ Words in files can also be played randomlyCW Echo Trainer (Challenge / Response)◆ Morserino-32 prompts you with a word in CW, and you have to respond by repeating it with the paddle◆ Now also supports straight key!◆ Large variety of words, as in the CW Trainer◆ Ideal for learning to read Morse code in your head!◆ Koch Method◆ Learn character by character◆ Use CW Generator and Echo Trainer for characters already learned◆ Support of custom character set to train exactly what you need◆ CW Decoder (from straight key or with audio input)◆ Check and improve the quality of your straight key fist by using the decoder◆ Decode Morse code received by a shortwave receiver, or via a computerCW Transceiver◆ Using LoRa (Long Range WiFi) in the 432 MHz ISM Band!◆ New transceiver mode WiFi Trx allows Morse communication across the Internet (directly over WiFi, no PC needed)◆ Great for learning how to conduct QSOs in CW◆ Ideal for group learning or learning with a teacher / mentor◆ You can also use Morserino-32 for iCW (CW over Internet using the Mumble protocol) - you need to connect to a PC for thatFirmware Update through WiFi (from all platforms that have an Internet browser) or USB.It's all OSSW/OSHW built around the HelTek ESP32 modules and was designed by an amateur, Willi Kaml, OE1WK. There is abundant support via mailings lists on groups.io and a notification list for announcing updates.I was quite stunned when I learned about it as it's been around for quite awhile.Have Fun!Reg

author: DaleWentz
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 13, 2023, 03:08:19 am
content: I love mine, and after taking it to one of our club meetings many other have ordered them. Some were afraid of building it, but I offered to help anyone that had issues getting it assembled. So far all the 1st time builders have theirs up and running with very little input from those that have built them before. Most was around getting a battery hooked up correctly. Highly recommended!!

author: XRNSPARKER
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 17, 2025, 08:43:02 pm
content: For LIVE CW/MORSE chat and practice with experienced Ex Royal Navy Wireless Telegraphist... you don`t need to spend ANY MONEY.. just downwload CWCOMand follow the instructions on my blogsite for how to connect a morse key to your laptop or desktop/tower.https://morsepower.blogspot.com/CWCOM is FREE.... Free to download... FREE to use... Free of "login passwords"CWCOM was written for W95, but works on all versions since then, including W10 and W11... I have also written a page on how to get it to run on LINUX o.s.Another user has written a page on how to get it to run on MAC machine.All pages on my blogsite, are step by step, and easy to follow and often include pics to assist in understanding what needs to be understood !.If you need any help, there is also a contact me email address on the blog .I usually monitor the default channel ( 1000 ) from about 09 00 to 22 00 u k time DAILY.. and welcome new users, and new users of morse.. I am tolerant of learners and encourage and support them with advice... My transmit speed it 25 wpm...but do not be alarmed or shy... it is all decode LIVE on screen for you to read, so you do not need to be able to copy and write it down.I have nurtured quite a few learners to become "key confident" from stuttering starts to a reasonable speed and accuracy.My callsign on CWCOM is G3MS.... and my qth ( location ) is nr Portsmouth, England.Look forward to seeing and hearing some new users soon73Gerry