HAM Radio Live! CW ACADEMY

Interactive Morse Code Center

Learn CW: The Sound of Radio

Master continuous wave (CW) communication through active Web Audio tones, virtual straight-key telegraph practice, code translation tools, and structured Koch method drills. Experience the thrill of pulling weak signals out of the noise.

Current Settings
600 Hz • 20 WPM
PROSIGN: K (Ready to Copy)

Interactive Audio Trainer

Generate random letters, words, or test custom text at adjustable speeds and frequencies.

20

Tone & Speed Parameters

Sidetone Frequency: 600 Hz
Audio Code Stream Output:
PRESS "PLAY DRILL" TO START
Ready Listen carefully and copy in your head or on paper!

Text to Morse Translator

Type any text or amateur callsign below to instantly generate its Morse code representation and listen to it.

-.-. --.- / -.-. --.- / -.. . / .-- .----- .- .--

Virtual Telegraph Key

Spacebar / Click

Press and hold the key below (or press your Spacebar) to tap out Morse code. Dots (.) and dashes (-) will be decoded automatically.

CURRENT SYMBOL: DECODED CHAR: _
 

International Morse Code Reference Chart

Click any character card below to hear its Morse audio sidetone!

Essential CW Q-Signals

QTH What is your location? / My location is...
QSL Can you acknowledge receipt? / I acknowledge receipt.
QRZ Who is calling me? / You are being called by...
QSB Are my signals fading? / Your signals are fading.
QRM / QRN Man-made interference / Atmospheric static noise.

Essential CW Prosigns

AR (.-.-.) End of Message (Over)
SK (...-.-) End of Contact (Signing Off)
KN (-.--.) Invite specific station to transmit
BK (-...-.-) Break / Break-in transmission
AS (.-...) Wait / Stand by