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How to Contact An Elmer
Many members of the SKCC group volunteer as CW Elmers. It doesn't matter whether you are a new ham just getting interested in Morse or a seasoned veteran looking to explore the world of radio telegraph keying and operation more deeply. As a group, the members listed below bring hundreds of years telegraph experience.
To request assistance simply send an email to one of these members with "Elmer Request" in the subject line. Be sure to tell your Elmer something about yourself; how long you've been a ham; the kind of equipment you have; type of key; any special problems or difficulties you're having learning and using Morse, etc. They, in turn, will contact you with details about how and where to meet on the air for your first session. Afterwards you and your Elmer will agree on a regular schedule and frequency to meet on.
To be the most successful at building proficiency, your Elmer may ask you to set aside 30 to 60 minutes per session. This allows you to "warm-up" your key and provides for the greatest degree of conversational diversity. Above all, don't be shy!
If you can only key at 3 words per minute, so be it. Speed increases the more you practice; and the more you practice the faster you discover the thrill of talking in the only code or cipher allowed over the air--Morse!
If, after a while,
you decide you've gone as far as you care to, or are ready to chart-off
on your own, simply send off a message to your Elmer thanking them for
their service and informing them they can move to the next request on
the list. It's that easy!
If you would like to be a SKCC Elmer, contact the Elmer Manager - Jeff K9JP: K9JP@sbcglobal.net
SKCC Elmer List |
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| Bill | KA4KSB - NC | ka4ksb@gmail.com |
| Bill's information - I have been a ham going on 30 years and have become very found of CW. I presently have a J-38 military key that my father used when he was in the Navy stationed as a radioman aboard a PBY. This key has a lot of history and background. I would love to carry on the tradition of helping others that want to learn and continue the art of CW. I have purchased a Vibroplex Bug and am starting to get proficient in its use. I love CW and would like to pass on my experience and knowledge on to those that would like and willing to learn. The main issue in learning is being relaxed, taking your time, and having fun doing it! I love working with the younger hams. Any speed at all would be fine to start off with. I am retired Military, from the Marine Corps, and have plenty of time on my hands. I am willing to work any time during the night or day. Just contact me by e-mail and I will be pleased to set up any schedule that you want. I look forward to hearing from you soon. 73 Bill. | ||
| Frank | KB4T - FL | kb4t@arrl.net |
| Frank's information - I use Straight Keys and Bugs. I prefer Higher Speed operation so if there are folks who want to practice at higher speeds (>20 WPM) I 'll be glad to work with them. I'm generally available evenings and weekends, plus or minus work. I have Skype (kb4t-fl) which is quite helpful. I can operate on 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, & 15 meters. I recommend the G4FON software which uses the Koch method. I have found the program to be very helpful. | ||
| Mark | KJ7BS - AZ | Kj7bs@cox.net |
| Mark's information - I enjoy helping others learn Morse code. I am active on the air and can set-up a schedule with you for practice. I will do what I can to help you succeed. | ||
| Larry | W2LJ - NJ |
w2lj@verizon.net |
| Larry's information - Anyone wanting to learn or enhance their Morse skills is more than welcome to send me an e-mail. I'm good at any speed between 5 - 25 WPM. I have apability on all bands, 80 through 10. My operating is limited to the evenings though, usually after 8:00 PM Eastern. | ||
| Rodney | N4RAY - AL | n4ray@bellsouth.net |
| Rodney's information - I can elmer anytime day or night. I love cw and using bugs or keyer, but I am using a bug now. I can slow down as much as anyone wants, I operate 5-20 wpm and enjoy helping new people. I would gladly make a schedule with anyone. Rodney Ross, N4RAY 205-670-9166 | ||
| Bob | WL7WH - AK | wl7wh@alaska.net |
| Bobs's information - I am available most any time (retired), and can usually meet anyones time frame. Band conditions now will make some contacts difficult, but hopefully if you are located on the west coast there will be no problems. | ||
| Don | W4BWS - AL | w4bws@comcast.net |
| Steve | NU7T - NV | nu7t@gbis.com |
| Steve's information - I am available most days at most times on most frequencies to the Western United States. Always looking to help others learn Morse code. | ||
| Charles | KB8BFM - WV | ang3@suddenlink.net |
| Paul | WA0RSE - MN | wa0rse@gmail.com |
| Sam | KB3DNZ - PA | kb3dnz@p1s.com |
| Sam's information - While there are lot's of great programs for learning Morse code, nothing beats getting on the air! Straining to hear a faint signal through snaps, pops and static crashes--and actually getting the message--can be a real thrill! I'm happy to work with any operator wanting to develop proficient "in the head" copy of the code. I copy 1 - 35 wpm. Look for me on the new SKCC Elmer frequency 7.114 by sending "CQ SKCC ELMER?" and your call; or, send me an email and we'll work out a frequency and schedule. I'll be listening for you! 73 Sam/KB3DNZ | ||
| Ci | WU7R - MT | bpci@aol.com |
| Ci's information - I try to accommodate the person's schedule and equipment, since my is flexible and I have several rigs and antennas. I like to try and meet with folks on a daily basis for short (20 minute) QSO's. I find this helps both of use get to know each other. After that initial few months, we usually shift to once or twice a week. | ||
| Dennis | WD9DWE | wd9dwe@gmail.com |
| Dennis's information - I have been a ham since 1977 and like to help other guys/gals with on the air code practice. The method I like to use is to send a letter at say 10 to 12 WPM with lots of space between letters. I like 40 and 80 meters and I am usually free mid mornings for practice. | ||
| Jane | AA9JM - IN | poodles@broadreach.net |
| Jane's information - I work 6 days a week but I am free on Sundays. The method I learned by was on the air practice. The person teaching should send the letter at regular speed, space each letter very far apart. then eventually you can get the letters closer together. | ||
| Cliff | KU4GW - NC | ku4gw@arrl.net |
| Cliff's information - I am available for on the air QSO's at any speed below 13 WPM. That's about as fast as I can go myself. I can operate 10 - 160 meters. I am available most any time as I am disabled, so QSO's are my best friend. | ||
| Paul | K8PG - MI | pegenaw@charter.net |
| Paul's information - I have been licensed since 1972, I like to help in all areas of amateur radio. I can help you with the theory of electronics, learning the code, or setting up your first station. You can e-mail or call me at 906-439-5133 please leave a message if I am not there. | ||
| Randy | KB4QQJ - NC | kb4qqj@arrl.net |
| Randy's information - I have been teaching Morse Code for about 20 years. I have used many different formats and programs, but now use G4FON and CwGet. I use CwGet to teach my students to send properly. If CwGet can't read what you are sending then there is work to be done. I can produce tapes, CD's, or MP3's for e-mail or snail mail. I am available any day of the week. | ||
| Fred | VE3FAL - ON | flesnick@tbaytel.net |
| Fred's information - Been playing with radio since age 12. Learned morse to copy ship to shore stations while a teen and using my grandparents old shortwave receiver. Started operating ham radio at VE3SEC in high school. From there the bug bit and bit hard. Use morse 95% of the time and run QRP about the same percentage. Operate portable, mobile and fixed. Can operate all bands from 160-10 on HF. DEC for Amethyst District ARES, SATERN Member and Liaison Officer For Great Lakes Region, CFARS Member, FIST,SKCC and many other groups way too numerous to mention. First love has been and will always be CW. My webpage can be found at: my.tbaytel.net/flesnick/LittleThunderQRPClub.htm Email me to set up a sked. | ||
| Ron | AC2C - MD | AC2C@SKCCgroup.com |
| Ron's information - I'm available to help with your Morse code practice just about anytime of day or evening - just give me a day or two to arrange. I use straight keys, bugs, and iambic paddles and can help with practice at speeds up to 18-20 WPM. Even when sending at slower WPM speeds, I prefer to send the individual characters at a more moderate speed and add spacing between the letters -- the Farnsworth method. Let's get together and see what we can do. | ||
| Paul | N6EV - CA | Paul@N6EV.com |
| Paul's information - I often 'cast a net' in the waters up in the old Novice sub-band at QRSs speeds looking for newcomers to CW. The 'big fish catch' for me are the first time CW QSOs or first few CW QSOs for a ham. In the past, sending a QRSs CQ (at or below 5WPM) on 7.114 netted QSOs with one chap who hadn't been on the air in 30 years, and another who hadn't been on the air in 5. | ||
| Dana | AD5VC - LA | ad5vc@yahoo.com |
| Dana's information - I got my license in November 2005, after Katrina. I saw all the good work the hams did there and decided to fulfill a teenage aspiration by getting a license. Being new at this means I am very aware of the on-air nervousness that accompanies your first few tries at CW -- it wasn't so long ago for me. Therefore, I particularly like to help new ops get over that hump. I also know that it is hard to spend 5 minutes trying to decode a callsign sent at 18+ wpm and then call them and ask for QRS. The faster ops don't always understand that, even if they are more than willing to slow down. I learned using computer software, specifically the G4FON trainer. The Koch method with characters at 15+ wpm but with 5-7 wpm spacing worked for me. You learn one letter, then two, and so on. Humans have innate language skill and that is what you are using to learn. Educational level is irrelevant. Even now, I continue to practice by either going on the air and trying to copy QSOs, or listen to training software. I send with a straight key, and I strive to send the cleanest, well spaced, code I can. | ||
| Stan | ZL2BLQ - NZ | mangin@infogen.net.nz |
| Stan's information - It would be my pleasure to assist newcomers and others into the confidence of the use of cw. I can be found most days on 14.051 to 14.055. Best times are 0200 - 0300 UTC. I will match any slow cw speeds, because accuracy comes before speed. | ||
| Dave | W1DV - NY | w1dv@arrl.net |
| Dave's information - I essentially spend a good deal of each week on the lookout for slow operators or cw operators that need QSO's for practice. I generally monitor 7055, 7114, and 14050 all day everyday. Just send a CQ and if I can hear you, we will QSO. | ||
| Ryan | G5CL - UK | RPike78088@tiscali.co.uk |
| Ryan's information - Used to be a code examiner in Greater London prior to abolishing the requirement some years ago. Tutored on 'RSGB Morse Camps' for those who want to pass the 5 wpm, 12 wpm and morse recognition/foundation tests. Been licensed since 1990 and only use CW at speeds of 5 -25 wpm but will quite happily QRS to 3wpm or whatever is comfortable for the receiver. Only use a straight key, and am active most evenings and weekends on 80/40m but this may increase with a new antenna system arriving soon. | ||
| Skip | K1TXU - CO | k1txu@msn.com |
| Skip's information - I monitor 7.114 most all the time , Call CQ but rarely get a answer. I am not a speed freak, I can usually go at 10 WPM or less...( QRS) PSE.. It would be nice to get some of the new Operators to use CW. When I first got my license on Nov 02,1961 I used CW all the time,for a couple years,then got a Microphone...... Abt 2-half years ago I got the KEY back in use and have a GREAT TIME with SKCC. If I can get together with some new operator for some CW Practice,Please let me know... | ||
| Tom | WY3H - PA | wy3h@arrl.net |
| Tom's information - Age 64, been ham more than 25 years. Operate mostly QRP CW, HF and 6 Meters. Used straight key almost exclusvely for past 5 years and for the majority of time as a ham operator. SKCC Nr. 629; FISTS 11228; Flying Pigs 922; and President and co-founder of the North American QRP CW Club. I am happy to be a part of any organization that is dedicated to fostering and preserving CW and hope all organizations can eventually work together to advance our common goal -- preserving CW. I am most happy for the priviledge of helping others hone their CW Skills as I hone my own. Tom, WY3H. | ||
| Bob | WA5VSK - TX | wa5vsk@gmail.com |
| Bob's information - I have been a ham for 41 years and operate mostly CW. I am an Extra Class and have 80 -10 meter capability. I will work with anyone at any speed up to 25 WPM. I am good for speeds above 25 WPM but if one can copy and send correctly at 15-20 WPM there are many avenues available for practice at faster speeds. Let me know if I can help. | ||
| Ken | K1SHR - NH | kencayer@comcast.net |
| Ken's information - I have been licensed as K1SHR for 49 years and CW using a straight key is my favorite mode of operation. I can work 80-2 meters and enjoy 5-25 wpm. I am retired and have a very flexible schedule. Drop me an e-mail to set up a schedule for cw practice. I also monitor 7.114 MHz. Beginners are most welcomed. | ||
| Curt | NA7CS - AZ | csteger@hughes.net |
| Curt's information - I have helped many others learn CW, or increase their speed. As such, I have no problem working with someone who is interested in learning CW, or improving their skills while getting comfortable using their key on the air. Even if it is at 5 WPM or less. I am available for CW QSO's / practice on 160M though 6M most evenings and weekends. You can find me on 7.114 Mhz plus or minus QRM most days I am in my shack. Feel free to drop me an email to set up a SKED or ask questions. I believe it is more important than ever to keep the bands humming with CW activity. | ||
| Carmen | K1LKP - NH | k1lkp@yahoo.com |
| Carmen's information - I would like to help others to improve their Morse Code skills. I am active on the air during the evenings, and can set-up a schedule with you for practice. I will do what I can to help you succeed. 73 - Carmen | ||
| Bill | N3DVI - MO | N3DVI@arrl.net |
| Bill's information - I have been in amateur radio for 25 years. I prefer to work with beginners or those trying to increase beyond 5 wpm. My antenna system permits good coverage of the US East of the Rocky Mountains on the 40 meter band, and into Canada or Mexico East of the same longitude. Being retired, I am available most days 9 am thru 5 pm CST/CDT. After that I am involved in net operations until 9pm CST/CDT. I also monitor www.obriensweb.com after net operations and will be glad to help if you log in and post. Also please feel free to e-mail for skeds. | ||
| Bob | VE3AKV - CA | ve3akv@rac.ca |
| Bob's information - I've been a ham since 1970 and currently run 99% QRP at 5W - 1% <500mW (Rockmites on 20m and 40m) I'm located just west of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and can be available by appointment via email at ve3akv@rac.ca Operating speeds and weaponry... 7wpm to 18wpm on either a straight key or bug. I can slow the bug down but it gets really clunky below about 12wpm. Using the extendadot system on all my bugs! Operating frequencies...from 80m to 6m. | ||
| Les | WB5JWI - TX | lhock@comcast.net |
| Les's information - I live in Houston, TX. My best speed is around 20 wpm but I can stretch to about 25 if need be. I am comfortable down to 5 or 10 WPM. I enjoy long QSO's and enjoy helping others get into cw. I use bug, sk, cootie, and can use a keyer if the occasion calls for it. I can work 80 thru 6 meters. Evenings and Saturdays are best for me. | ||
| Mike | KA9DFI - IL | ka9dfi@yahoo.com |
| Mike's information - I have been a ham for 26 years, and have been a cw nut the entire time. I am a member of QCWA, Flying Pigs, SKCC, FISTS, NAQP, 7240 Club, Hams for Christ, Midwest Country Cousins, and OMISS. I'm a 20 wpm extra, and an ARRL code proficiency holder of the 25 wpm endorsement. I look forward to help you because I love CW the most. | ||
| Don | W8DEA - TX | w8dea1@juno.com |
| Don's information - I have been licensed 33 years since 1976. Learned CW in Navy. Use a straight key only upto 20 wpm. I taught classes in Ohio for 10 years 1980's to early 1990's for all class licenses and a VE since 1988. Enjoy any contacts from about 7 to 13 wpm for new CW ops. Available most days except when I am deployed to work for Homeland Security as a government contractor. I can work 160m to 10m. I only use 50 watts output to a End Fed Zepp wire antenna. I am on most days on 40 meters at 7.114 or 7.050 and some evenings on 3.599 cw net at 00.30 UTC. SKCC members can contact me by email to make a sked appointment. | ||
| David | W0YZZ - MO | jmmollus@netscape.net |
| David's information - Age is 72. I was first licensed as WN0YZZ in December of 1954. I enjoyed cw, but had problems with cw, so in 1955 to keep my call I took and passed my Technician license exam.. I spent the next 13 years with success on 50 and 220 Mhz AM. Upon moving back to St. Joseph, Mo, a Channel 2 town I had TVI problems so I bit the bullet and worked on CW. To my surprise it was easier then I thought.I passed the General test and later the extra. I operate about 85% cw and love it. I never became a super fast cw operator but enjoy a good qso at 15 to 18 WPM but, I can go as slow as you want. I work 160 meters through 3/4 meters, and time is no problem I'm retired. So if I can be of any help with cw let me know. 73's David W0YZZ | ||
| Thomas | NW7US - MT | nw7us.heliophile@gmail.com |
| Tomas's information - Morse Code is my first love. I started as a Novice, in 1990. I am not the fastest key in the West, but I am willing to help out with those wanting to practice and work on the air with code skills. I enjoy easy-going, relaxed on-air CW conversations. I can access most frequencies, and will work out a schedule with you. Accuracy over speed is my motto. 73 de NW7US, Tomas David Hood - Bitterroot Valley of Montana | ||
| Jack | AC6FU - NV | ac6fu@sbcglobal.net |
| Jack's information - I am willing to teach code to anyone who wants to learn. My first license was a Novice class license in the fall of 1954. I got my speed up to 15 wpm and got my General class license the following summer. I spend a lot of time on the straight key around 7.1 to 7.12 looking for new hams. 73 de Jack Silver Springs, Nevada. | ||
| Gary | WB7CAG - AZ | AzBubba1@aol.com |
| Gary's information - Hi there. I am Gary, WB7CAG. I would love to help you increase your code speed. Because of my work schedule I am only available weekdays from 0200 to 0500z. Saturday and Sunday is open for the most part. I am proud to hold an Advances Ham License. That is the only one that the FCC has not changed to a "give a way" ticket. I did have to learn the code and there are no others like the Extra license that now get in with basically no code experience at all. I can go from 1 WPM to 25 WPM with no problem. OK, 30 WPM is workable but just a bit fast for my brain. E-mail me and we can set up a schedule. Have fun with CW and I hope to hear from you all soon. 73. Gary. | ||
| Bernard | F5DE - France | f5de@wanadoo.fr |
| Bernard's information - I am 63 years old now, I learned CW at 15 and became F5DE in 1964. I have always done CW traffic by pleasure, more than 90% on HF and the most possible on VHF. I am QRV from 3.5 to 28 MHz bands, but limited to 7.100 on the 40 m band. Using about 50 watts and a GP antenna, this is not a very powerfull station but far enough to do good QSO depending on propagation. Generally I can be active around 21:00 to 24:00 UTC. Do not hesitate to ask me via an e-mail, I can arrange a date/time for a QSO try. This is also possible when I am connected to the K3UK SKCC page. Best 73 OM and see you soon on SKCC frequencies! Bernard, F5DE. | ||
| Jack | KKØI - WI | footshift@sbcglobal.net |
| Jack's information - I am a "renewed" amateur of almost four years and seem to enjoy CW even more this "second time around". I generally hang around the old novice portion of the 40 meter band (7.100 - 7.125), looking for those new and "renewed" cw operators. FUN is the name of the game. ACCURACY is what it is about. For those early morning people, I’m generally on 5:00 - 6:30 a.m. during the weekdays (before work), and perhaps a bit longer on the weekends, getting my own cw "fix". I hang around 3.541 on 80 meters and 7.040 - 7.050 if 80 meters is too noisy. In the evenings is when I’m on "old novice 40". So if you’d like to give it a try, I’ve certainly got the patience and I’m willing to push you if you want, but you have to let me know, otherwise I’ll match your speed. Let’s have fun pounding brass together. Oh yes, I can use a straight key, a bug, a side swiper and also a paddle, so perhaps we can get you interested in the other CW tools other than just a straight key. Send me an email and let’s see what we can do. I’ll be there. 73, Jack, KKØI, SKCC #2370t. | ||
| Bruce | K5TEN - AR | k5ten@aol.com |
| Bruce's information - Been a ham since 1981. Was a dedicated Novice until 1985 and LOVE CW, especially on 40 meters. I specialize in helping those who may be hesitant about CW because of their slow speed. Slow is just fine! I'll help you get some confidence (and some speed!) in no time. I am very much an "old school" CW operator with emphasis on proper pro-signs, procedure, and how to work break-in. I have always been one to leave a tad more in spacing, making it even easier to copy. I can also help you to graduate to "ditching the pencil" and start copying more in your head and less on paper. I have a full sized elevated ground plane 43' vertical on a mountainside and routinely work both coasts during the day as well as night on 40 meters. Simply email me and we'll work out a sked based on your location, licence class, and propagation that is convenient for us both. I mainly have late afternoons and evenings free. | ||
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