Frequently asked questions
Why Learn Morse Code?
Learning Morse code gives you a skill that is both meaningful and rewarding. It sharpens listening and recognition, connects you to the tradition of amateur radio, and offers a clear sense of progress as you learn. For many people, it is not only useful — it is also enjoyable, memorable, and worth the effort.
What will my download of Code Quick look like?
After you place your order, you will automatically receive an email from codequickresponse@gmail.com containing a link to the download site for your files. The sound files are in MP3 format, so they are relatively small, totaling around 154 MB. The course is organized into sections for your convenience. Simply import the six discs into iTunes. There are over 120 segments, which iTunes will sequence for a seamless and enjoyable experience. Just follow the instructions provided on the page, and you will be up and running in no time. If you prefer, Windows Media Player can also play these audio segments.
How long will it take you to learn the code?
Our program know as the ’30 Day Plan For Morse Mastery’ is designed to teach you the code as Sound-Alikes. It will get you to 5WPM in about 12 hours and increase your code speed to above 13wpm during the first 30 days. To reach this goal, the average person needs a couple of twenty minute sessions each day. It is the only program that will move you as far as you want to go, even to 35WPM! The Audio links flawlessly to iTunes software where you can get feedback and test your growing skill using almost any device. The average student will need 2-3 months to get to 20wpm, although we have a report from a ham who went from zero to 20wpm in nine days! The most important success ingredient is regular practice which keeps moving us up the speed ladder as fast as possible. Remember, no pain, no gain! As soon as you know the code, on the air practice is the best!
Do you use the Farnsworth System?
The secret to learning code right is to learn it as language. People who develop fast code skills (30wpm+) are without a doubt processing the code in the language centers of the brain. When you start learning code, if you try to do it as dahs and dits, the non- language part of the brain which usually deals with thuds, clunks and squeaks in your environment comes into play. This section of the brain is quite sound specific. If you learn code at 5wpm you will have a plateau at 8wpm. Next, work away at 8wpm and you will gain a new set of code which will take you to about 11wpm etc. It takes 5-6 SETS of code to do it this way. Farnsworth understood this fact so he taught code at 20wpm and varied the space between the characters to slow the code sent. His idea was great because he made sure you only learned code at one speed.
How is Morse Code used today?
You will find that as the Morse Bands become less crowded, your signal will cross the World with just a little power using CW. CW takes a much narrower bandwidth than other modes, so lots more users can share the same space, so you avoid nasty phone pileups. It’s the first choice of CONTESTERS who need lots of contacts in the shortest possible time. Long distance boaters, merchant marines, special forces and Coast Guard need the code as a part of their training. You need it if you need to gain attention using a flashlight anywhere! Everyone recognizes the CW “SOS.”
Are your earlier Code Quick programs still supported?
We are sorry. We are not able to keep up with the operating system changes that obsolete our former products. We now offer a program that will run as if it were music so it will run on any computer, phone or ipad. We offer a discount to former purchasers when they order.
Why it works?
Every character calls out its own sound-alike. Once you know it, you will soon be able to hear it at whatever speed it is sent.