Very nicely done. Thanks for the information.

I would also recommend that new hunters listen to videos of POTA activations by Thomas, K4SWL. Thomas will focus the camera on his log so you can real-time crosscheck your copy against his. Initially, the activator / hunter exchange was too fast for me to copy, but then I began to pick out the key words as you describe in your videos. Before long, I was able to copy the entire exchange which gave me confidence to get on the air as a hunter and eventually an activator.

Cool I just got my CW keyer yesterday while I study to take my ham exam.

Great presentation. Funny story about learning CW. I got a baptism under fire at our club doing CW contesting. At one point early on, I asked my Elmer why everyone was sending "X". He had no idea what I was talking about, until he realized I was talking about them sending "T U" for thank you, just run together.

So when the excavator came back at the end, it seems like he thinks your name is MO 😂

Now this is what I have been looking for ! Words that get you started, thanks Kyle.

Right on target! I have been wanting to give POTA a try.

Hecka appreciate your laying it out plainly and in a way that is easy to understand ♡♡♡

BK does not mean ''back to you' it means 'break' (pause in transmission). If sent as B K this means b = 'more follow' k = 'over' Glyn G4CFS (Ex Pro OP)

Nice job Kyle on the cw series. You might want to add the greetings most send GM, GA, and GE. I found when I was learning to copy faster code speeds that if I stumbled decoding on something early in the message I might just miss it all because I fell behind. So if you learn all the general protocol you’re well on your way. I also found that watching POTA activation KZfaq videos is a great way to practice copying all kinds of fists and speeds. Many thanks to all that post such videos! Especially those that I made a contact with.

The BK prosign at the beginning/end of a transmission is a bit confusing to me. I'll try to adapt, though. I would expect the sending station to end a transmission with KN (over to specific station), then the other station responding with RR to start. I'm an occasional CW operator, mainly Field Day. KN, is what I learned as a novice licensee. Funny story; during one FD I worked a station that sent "3A DE". It took a couple minutes to realize he was sending "Delaware". At first I was thinking "FROM WHERE?" 73, KC4JGC

Thank you for this. I'm brushing up on my CW and really enjoying POTA. This video was helpful in getting the exchange format in my head. I've been using mostly SSB and FT8 but will soon add CW to the mix!

Great video for a CW newbie. I just started my CW journey about 3 weeks ago with the Long Island CW Club, and my primary goal is becoming proficient with field ops like POTA using CW. This was very helpful, and the fact that I could recognize several of the characters as you keyed them was very cool. Great format for the video.

100% agree on all of these. Good video man! Way better than the one I did. POTA hunting and SOTA chasing is probably the easiest way for new CW operators to get on the air.

Awesome Kyle! Thanks! 73

Great info Kyle! I've jotted these down for future reference... once I start on my path to learning CW (hopefully soon than later). 73!

Add 72 per QRP station sign off

Excellent video! Thanks Kyle. Just started watching your CW Roundtable videos - just what I needed. Jack N3DNA

Love it, Thanks!

Excellent. Tnx. Should point out however that it's a bit controversial with regard to BK. Some believe it is not a Prosign. Others say that it should be a Prosign. Some of the logic behind not sending as a prosign is that if for any reason (QSB; QRM etc) and the B gets missed you just sent the Prosign SK which is end of contact.

I would also add "call ?", as the activator did not give his park number. not all hunters use the spot page. Thx for the vid. B.

AS Procyon for standby

Great video Kyle. Does the park number come in to the standard exchange at all or is that a preference for the activator? I know it is not needed and in some cases like FT8, it is not possible due to a character limitation.

Good job Kyle! KK7HI

Thanks Kyle extremely helpful. I think I have 4 cw POTA contacts in the log. I’m learning at a pace slower than a turtle. 73

Share that QRP stations often use 72

please QRS next time.

Question are we permitted to transmit code on the air without the 5 words or the 13 words qualification?

MO는 무슨 뜻입니까?

QRS

Please copy accounts for 2 of them.

poor dog

Great start I would add AGN. Larry NA0F