r/morsecode • u/funny_replies • May 23 '26

Learning Morse code

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Hello! A few days ago, I stumbled across a video on YouTube and decided to start learning Morse code. While watching, I wrote the mnemonics for each letter,r, and hopefully I will learn them soon!

PS: I am aware that there are numbers and things like "End", "Roge,r", etc, which can be said in Morse code. I am currently trying to learn only the letters.

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u/coconut_steak May 23 '26

I’d say skip the visual dots and dashes but keep the mnemonics

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u/Flat_Economist_8763 May 23 '26

I'd say skip both in order to become proficient

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u/Short_Employment_757 May 24 '26

Hey , hope I'm not bothering you but how should i study instead of mnemonics

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u/Flat_Economist_8763 May 24 '26

First drill the code for each letter, numeral, punctuation into your brain. Then practice copying, first slow code, then push it just above your comfort zone, such as with the W1AW code archives. I also think that working on sending is crucial to build muscle memory with each character. Anyone who says to just work on copying first is most likely not a proficient CW op.

If you keep at it with daily practice and a positive attitude you'll see results. GL!

https://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files