Moris code

[Waldo325mvfd]

I was searching today and found several moris code frequencies in the area of 7.09 MHz and 9.37MHz.


and what is RTTY?

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[loumaag]

Morse code at 7.09 MHz would be ham radio. I have no idea what would be using morse code at 9.37 MHz.

RTTY = Radio Tele-Type

 

[Waldo325mvfd]

so how does radio teletype work? and what does it sound like on the Radio?

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[bwinking]

rtty.wav

http://www.radioam.net/emisje_cyfrowe/rozne/pliki/rtty.wav
theres what it sounds like. another site with all the sounds you'll here on sw
is http://www.wunclub.com/sounds/ a search on google will tell you exactly how it works. I used it a lot back in the 1980's

 

[Waldo325mvfd]

more activity on 7.052
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[loumaag]

more activity on 7.052
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In reference to this, the following was extracted from the weekly ARRL letter:

A fairly new all-CW entity, the National Radio Emergency Net (NREN), activated September 3 in response to Hurricane Frances to monitor 14,050 kHz and 7050 kHz for health-and-welfare, emergency traffic and hurricane information throughout the weekend. NREN is geared to low-power, portable and mobile stations.

 

[OkelyDokely]

moris code vs. morse code

Interestingly, the FCC dropped the requirement as part of getting a license. So I'm sure you will be hearing a lot less of it in the future... though maybe not Still fun to know it.

PS. Why do so many people spell Morse code as Moris Code?

 

[zz0468]

PS. Why do so many people spell Morse code as Moris Code?

Simple ignorance of how it's supposed to be spelled.

 

[br0adband]

I saw the thread title and I'll admit, I laughed. But then after a few moments I realized how sad it could be seen as considering that for such a great length of time, Morse code was the predominant form of long-range communications for our planet.

Now, Morse code is barely ever used for anything of consequence - that's not a slight towards Ham operators, mind you. Hams are still basically hobbyists by and large and their skills do come in handy in emergency situations where other more technologically current communications capabilities seem to fail or simply turn out to be inadequate.

Just seems sad to me, and I have a tough time precisely saying why, but I bet I'm not alone...

 

[iMONITOR]

I was searching today and found several moris code frequencies in the area of 7.09 MHz and 9.37MHz.


and what is RTTY?

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RTTY
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioteletype

 

[mtindor]

PS. Why do so many people spell Morse code as Moris Code?

I wonder if it's for the same reason that Pres Bush still goes around saing "New-Cue-Lihr" instead of nuclear.

Mike

 

[elk2370bruce]

Actually, the use of Morse Code (named after Samuel B. Morse) by amateur radio operators is not on the decline despite the elimination of Element One of the license testing. Many newly minted amateurs are voluntarily getting into the CW mode and it is fun. It is efficient and require much less power to work long distances. For 40 meters, you will only hear code or data from 7000-7125 KHz.

 

[zz0468]

CW is still quite actively used for HF contesting, and VHF/UHF/microwave weak signal stuff. It's the mode of choice while working troposcatter on 10 GHz. I even do HF cw mobile. Love it!

 

[lurking]

Not everyone cranks out 1000 watts on AM to rag chew with. I'm happy with a homebrew QRP rig I built using a couple of AA batteries. It will only go a couple hundred miles, confirmed, but it's fun for me.

There may be a time in the not too distant future that Morse code will only be used by ham hobbyist and portable VSAT and portable cell towers will be the predominant means of emergency communications.

I don't care how the guy spells it. He showed an interest and we should explain Morse code and ham radio a little better.

 

[n2mdk]

The sound of RTTY http://kb9ukd.com/digital/rtty45.wav
The parent site has samples of many different digital format used on the airwaves.
http://kb9ukd.com/digital/

 

[n9mxq]

And point him to software to help decode the stuff.....

Like CWGET for morse code, or SEATTY for RTTY..

Plug the output of your rig to the soundcard and "see" what you've been hearing...Personally I use Ham Radio Deluxe and DM780

 

[RadioRelay]

I wonder if it's for the same reason that Pres Bush still goes around saing "New-Cue-Lihr" instead of nuclear.

Mike

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And why some people spell saying as "saing"! You really set yourself up for this one.

RadioRelay

 

[mtindor]

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And why some people spell saying as "saing"! You really set yourself up for this one.

RadioRelay

Nah, not at all. I made a simple spelling mistake. It's a little different than saying 'new-cue-lihr.' I don't get paid to have to look over my text three times before posting. This is an internet forum, nothing more.

Mike

 

[mtindor]

CW is still quite actively used for HF contesting, and VHF/UHF/microwave weak signal stuff. It's the mode of choice while working troposcatter on 10 GHz. I even do HF cw mobile. Love it!

Agreed. The mode may be outdated by many of today's standards, but it'll cut through when nothing else will. Although I've seen a few digital modes on HF these days that do remarkably well in adverse conditions.

I too have ran HF cw mobile before. It's a blast once you get the hang of it. I was an idiot and didn't mount the key on anything at first, so it was sliding to and fro across the dash. Finally actually got a nice small key that I could clamp right in to the side of the shifter and it was within easy reach while driving.

CW isn't for everyone, but for those of us who don't mind it, it sure can be fun.

Mike

 

[RadioRelay]

Nah, not at all. I made a simple spelling mistake. It's a little different than saying 'new-cue-lihr.' I don't get paid to have to look over my text three times before posting. This is an internet forum, nothing more.

Mike

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Yeah, well, he's got a little more on his mind than we do.

RadioRelay