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Online computer-based training for the amateur radio written exams
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Morse Code Training, Practice and Exam Program by Stormy Weather SoftWare Ltd
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It's a whole new way of preparing for the government FCC License examination. The classroom is your home.
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Exams, Club and Other Information, bullettins, classes and trainings
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Aspiring radio amateurs in the United Kingdom preparing for their licensing examinations can utilize this resource, which offers mock exam questions covering the Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced license levels. The site provides access to question pools, including associated images, designed for use with _Moodle_ learning management systems requiring PHP and MySQL. These question sets are available for non-commercial deployment by UK amateur radio clubs and organizations, facilitating local training initiatives. The original online mock test service ceased operations in August 2018 due to maintenance overhead. The current iteration serves as a repository, allowing other organizations to download the question databases. This approach enables broader access to the exam preparation material, supporting the UK amateur radio community in achieving licensing qualifications. The resource does not offer direct online testing but directs users to other sites, such as _Radio Tutor_, that implement these question banks.
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Operating Morse code (CW) relies on a diverse array of **telegraph keys**, each with unique characteristics and historical significance. This resource presents a personal collection of such keys, offering visual documentation and details on various models. It features early Marconi keys from the 1900s, including specific models like the Marconi Air Ministry Key and Marconi Coastal Station Keys, alongside **Vibroplex** bugs and JRC keys. The collection also highlights rare items such as the Brown Brothers Magnetic Twin Paddle Key, the Eddystone Bug Key, and Swedish SRA Ericsson Keys. Enthusiasts can view examples of GPO Double Current & Single Current Keys, Navy NATO Keys, and specialized aircraft and maritime keys. The site includes information on historical training devices like the OMNIGRAPH and a Morse Inker from 1900, providing context for the evolution of telegraphy equipment. Additionally, the resource showcases unique items like the B2 Spy Set SOE Agents Key and a WW2 Junker U-BOAT KEY, illustrating the varied applications of Morse keys throughout history. The author, G0RDO, also shares details on a home-made paddle key and invites inquiries for acquiring interesting Morse keys.
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The Poole Amateur Radio Society (G4PRS) conducts weekly meetings every Thursday from 19:30 to 22:00 at St Aldhelms Church Hall in Branksome, Poole. The society provides comprehensive training courses for all levels of amateur radio licensing, including Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced qualifications, supporting new entrants and experienced operators in their progression through the UK licensing structure. Members engage in diverse aspects of the hobby, fostering a vibrant community for local hams. Key activities include participation in various contests and events, reflecting a broad interest in radio communications. The society's commitment to education is evident through its structured _licence training_ programs, which prepare candidates for RCF examinations. The club maintains an active presence, with interests spanning general amateur radio operation, contests, and technical experimentation, as indicated by its historical association with figures like _Marconi_ and its support for events such as JOTA.
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The **Nilex Morse Tutor** is an HTML5 web application designed to teach Morse code reception, adapting to user proficiency by adding new characters as readiness is detected. It prioritizes practice on less familiar letters, numbers, symbols, words, and phrases, while minimizing repetition of already mastered elements. The program offers multiple learning orders, including "Q7ZG..." (Ward/Jim's), "KMRS..." (PU5EPX/Koch), "KMUR..." (lcwo.net), "AENT..." (CWops CW Academy), "TEAN..." (Stephen C Phillips), "ANET..." (Vic VE3YT), and "ETI5..." (Ham Whisperer), alongside an alphabetical option. Users can customize the learning experience by enabling or disabling automatic progression, and selecting specific content categories such as numbers, symbols, words, phrases, QSO bits, Ham Radio Bands, X+Y=Z math, and units. Audio settings are adjustable for volume, speed (WPM), tone frequency, and keyshape/keying envelope, allowing for a personalized auditory environment. The interface provides visual feedback with blue bars indicating practice emphasis and gray bars for reserved characters, with clickable bars for manual character selection. Developed by "Nosey" Nick Waterman, VA3NNW, this tutor is based on earlier versions by Jim Wilson and a 1977 QST article. A significant October 2019 rewrite incorporated a new WebAudio sound library by AwesomeAidenW, improving offline functionality and mobile support. The content library was expanded to include 3000 top Google words, 2284+ General Service List words, ISO country codes, capital cities, US states, Canadian provinces, UK counties, common names, periodic table elements, quotes, Q-codes, electronic components, ham abbreviations, and example call signs. The software is distributed under the GNU GPL V2 license.