{"id":49850,"date":"2026-10-02T11:05:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T10:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?page_id=49850"},"modified":"2026-10-02T14:31:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T13:31:04","slug":"how-the-rsgb-can-help-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/operating\/morse\/how-the-rsgb-can-help-me\/","title":{"rendered":"How the RSGB can help me"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50607\" src=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2026\/09\/1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2026\/09\/1.png 640w, https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2026\/09\/1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2026\/09\/1-150x50.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>The RSGB supports both new and seasoned Morse (CW) operators, acting as a guide, connector, and advocate for the mode within UK amateur radio.<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>The RSGB aims to support newcomers by:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Using these web pages to introduce Morse code in an approachable way, explaining what CW is, why it is still relevant, and <a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/operating\/morse\/how-do-i-get-started-with-morse-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>how to get started<\/strong> <\/a>without needing complex or expensive equipment<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Providing learning pathways, signposting trusted training resources, online tools and <a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>clubs<\/strong><\/a>, so beginners are not left to figure things out alone<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Encouraging confidence, reinforcing that Morse is not only for experts or high-speed operators, and that enjoyable operating is possible at any speed<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Connecting learners with the community, helping newcomers discover on-air activities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/operating\/morse\/how-the-rsgb-can-help-me\/gb2cw-broadcast-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GB2CW<\/strong> <\/a>and its friendly post-broadcast nets, with operators who are happy to slow down and support those still learning<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Resources the RSGB provides for those learning Morse:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Providing the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/operating\/morse\/how-the-rsgb-can-help-me\/certificate-of-competency-test-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Morse Certificate of Competency<\/a> <\/strong>online, on-demand and in person at specific events such as National Hamfest and the RSGB Convention<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Awards chasing is one of the most exciting parts of amateur radio. You can choose Morse as your operating mode in most of the<b><a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/operating\/amateur-radio-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> RSGB awards<\/a>. <\/b>Keep an eye out for a new award we will be launching soon which is designed specifically for CW<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/gb2rs\/gb2rs-in-morse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GB2RS in Morse<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; use this handy online tool developed by newsreader Graham, G4JBD which plays Morse code based on the current GB2RS News script at a variety of different speeds<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>GB2CW is a CW broadcast transmitted on both HF and VHF. You can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/operating\/morse\/how-the-rsgb-can-help-me\/gb2cw-broadcast-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view the schedule<\/a><\/strong> here<strong>.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Projects and activities to help inspire young CW learners including how to build a &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2019\/09\/Snail_Morse_Key_A4_Leaflet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Snail Morse key<\/strong><\/a>&#8216; and then use it to play <a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.services\/public\/events\/youth\/250415_Morse_Battleships_instructions_and_grid.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Morse battleships<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>If you&#8217;re visiting the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/rsgb.org\/nrc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSGB National Radio Centre<\/a><\/strong> you can try Morse for the first time with help from our friendly and supportive volunteers. You&#8217;ll even be given a Certificate of Achievement for successfully sending your name in Morse Code. The Centre also holds seasonal events such as &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/news\/gb2rs\/headlines\/2026\/07\/17\/spy-transmitter-activities-at-the-rsgb-national-radio-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Find the spy transmitter<\/strong><\/a>&#8216; &#8211; keep an eye out on our news channels to be the first to hear about these<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50673 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2026\/09\/Morse-web-page-update-image-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2026\/09\/Morse-web-page-update-image-1.png 640w, https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2026\/09\/Morse-web-page-update-image-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2026\/09\/Morse-web-page-update-image-1-150x50.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>For\u00a0seasoned operators, the RSGB supports continued growth and engagement by:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Promoting advanced operating activities through contesting, DXing and awards<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Championing CW within the wider hobby, ensuring Morse code remains visible, valued, and respected as part of the UK amateur radio landscape<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>We also have a number of videos to support you &#8211; from a 60-second question in Morse to a webinar on improving your skills. <a href=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/operating\/morse\/how-the-rsgb-can-help-me\/morse-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Visit the web page here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The RSGB supports both new and seasoned Morse (CW) operators, acting as a guide, connector, and advocate for the mode within UK amateur radio. The RSGB aims to support newcomers by: Using these web pages to introduce Morse code in an approachable way, explaining what CW is, why it is still relevant, and how to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20395,"featured_media":0,"parent":381,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-49850","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49850","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20395"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49850"}],"version-history":[{"count":57,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49850\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50918,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49850\/revisions\/50918"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49850"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}