Morse Code for Radio Amateurs - 10th Edition

By Roger Cooke, G3LDI

Morse Code for Radio Amateurs is the latest 10th edition of the Radio Society of Great Britain's (RSGB) book designed to show how to learn Morse code and get the maximum enjoyment from using it. This hugely popular title has been updated and revised from the 9th edition by Morse enthusiast Roger Cooke, G3LDI.

Morse Code for Radio Amateurs has always set the standard for books covering Morse code and this edition is no exception. As you would expect this book covers the history of Morse, how to get started, abbreviations and rosigns, how to increase your speed and ultimately using the code when DXing or contesting. A chapter on keys discusses the way to use a straight 'pump' as well as modern keys and paddles. You also are provided with the latest learning techniques involving computers and there are circuits included to build a Morse practice oscillator and an electronic keyer.

FREE CD:
Included with this book is a free dual purpose computer/audio CD. This contains nearly an hour of audio recordings of Morse code at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 words per minute. This provides the ideal opportunity to learn Morse code in the car or at leisure by playing the disk in any CD player. The computer section also contains these audio files which can be run on a PC soundcard or downloaded to a personal MP3 player. The CD also contains a whole host of Morse software from learning Morse programmes through to Morse contesting software. In addition there is bonus material such as additional articles and pictures and an array of web links.

Morse Code for Radio Amateurs is essential reading and listening for anyone wanting to widen their horizons by adding Morse code to their skills.

© RSGB 2010, 32 pages, 240x174mm, ISBN 9781-905086-17-7