Doable but it does test your tuning ability. I was able to copy the traffic being passed, then had to re tune to hear the NCS and then retune to hear a different station passing traffic. The same went for the NTS Traffic Nets on CW. The DXPedition I was able to hear was sending Computer generated code at a rather fast speed for short transmissions (VA3QV 5nn TU) which took longer to tune in, Once tuned in was no problems. I was able to copy enough to know what was happening and hear the exchange but it took a while longer to get the tuning to cooperate with the app. The activations were done in a portable situation, often at lower power levels and also more than often CW sent by hand. The Activations and the DXPeditions I listened to were a bit harder to copy. I was able to listen along to a few CWT sprints (mini contests) and as most of their operators have a good fist (send real good CW by hand) I very little problems copying and even participating using the built in contest keyer in my Yaesu FT 950/ If you are using the audio connection (1st or 2nd option) you might have a slight issue copying in a noisy envirioment. I chose the first option for me and so far no issues.Įvery night I was able to copy the ARRL Bulletins and Code Practice (all sent in CW) with no problems. This elimates the external noise but you might have troubles hearing the pitch of the CW during the tuning process Third way is to use a double male stereo cable and plug directly from the output on the receiver to the input on the IPad. This is an audio link (almost same as above) but you get more sound into your IPad. The next way is the put the boom mic of your headphones across the speaker of the reciever and then plug the head set into the IPad. Quickest way is just keep your IPad close to the recievers speaker and use the built in mic on the IPad. This can be done easily using one of the following ways. You need a stable connection between the speaker on your receiver and the IPad or IPhone. “RTFM” comes to mind here as it will make it so much easier.Ĭopying the ARRL Bulletins and Code Practice that is available over the air.Ĭopying some CW Contests that I found on the airĬopying DXPeditions and POTA/SOTA activations that were operating CWīefore I touch on the results. I strongly recommend that before you use this app you take a few minutes to remind yourself how to fine tune CW signals on the receiver you plan to be using. The HotPaws Morse Code decoder app has been with me for a week now and heres my honest unsolicited opinion of this Apple IPad/IPhone app If you refer to my previous blog post you will find the background info on what I am now posting on.
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