It’s OK. Morse is experiencing somewhat of a revival on the ham radio bands, despite the fact that we have many other digital modes that work better in bad conditions (e.g. PSK31); it’s a nostalgia thing, I guess.
I like morse. I can't use my voice anymore, but morse lets me get on and people know the 'fist' individually.
/johnny
My ham club still has monthly QRP outings and several members make a lot of DX contacts with CW on 1-5 watts. I personally got my ticket after the requirement was dropped and I have great admiration for the guys still using it.
“It’s OK. Morse is experiencing somewhat of a revival on the ham radio bands, despite the fact that we have many other digital modes that work better in bad conditions (e.g. PSK31); it’s a nostalgia thing, I guess.”
It is more than just nostalgia. There is something alluring about the self-sufficiency and simplicity of being able to communicate around the world on a couple watts power and without any infrastructure such as phone lines or internet. A ham friend of mine has designed and built a whole series of little QRP vacuum tube transmitters that would fit into a briefcase, and yet they can toss a signal around the world. He has also worked over 100 countries on all bands, using larger transmitters and code. The various Vibroplex mechanical “bugs” that he uses each have their own signature rhythm.
Pet peeve! That's someTHING of a revival.