Category: Morse Code

A popular way of sending Morse code is to use Iambic Paddles. The paddles are a set of two switches. They’re connected to an electronic device called a “keyer”, which generates dits and dahs in the proper rhythm. When you press on one of the paddles, a series of “dits” is produced, and the other Read More …

Every year, on New Year’s Eve, Ham radio enthusiasts have a tradition of making a special effort to contact one another using Morse Code and an old-fashioned telegraph key. The event is called Straight Key Night. I’m a little new to Morse Code, and this was only my second year of participation. As I did Read More …