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Re: My ideas and features of a good Koch method morse training program

 

I have also created a post here:
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2410736

Den 20.01.2019 00:09, skrev Håken Hveem:
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> Compatibility: Linux Ubuntu and variants.
> 
> Inputs:
> CW decoder using a soundcards mic input or products like Winkeyer.
> That should enable use of a CW tone generator connected to a straight
> key,iambic,paddles or bug. Standard inputs like a keyboard and mouse.
> 
> Training mode:
> First the program sends a series of K's in CW for 30 seconds while the
> character K is displayed. Then it repeats the procedure with the
> character M.
> When that is complete it sends a four characters  group using K and M in
> random places without displaying the letters. It then waits for a four
> characters input using the keyboard, shows the characters you have
> gotten correct in green, the wrong ones in red. That continues until the
> user has gotten 90 % correct of a number of groups, then a new letter is
> introduced ( for example X ), it is sent for 30 seconds while the
> character is displayed. 
> Then the lesson continues using the new character until 90% of groups is
> correct, a new character or prosign is introduced and the lessons
> continues until all characters are learned. 
> 
> Sending mode:
> A four character group using K and M at random places is displayed,the
> program waits until  four characters have been decoded and shows the
> characters you have gotten correct in green, wrong ones in red.
> That continues until the user has gotten 90 % correct of a number of
> groups, then a new letter is introduced and included in the group at random.
> 
> There should be not to harsh timing requirements on sending, some normal
> slack should be permitted as long as the CW decoder can decode perhaps
> 60%~70% of the transmitted CW it should be good.
> 
> Notes:
> The program should keep track of the characters and prosigns learned,
> and perhaps prioritize the most common ones first, and when sufficient
> numbers of characters and prosigns is known these are used to build
> phrases and typical QSOs. It could also be connected to a score board,
> so users can compare scores.
> It should also support multiple users on the same software instance.
> It should also display statistics of a users progress and time used.
> The slowest permitted speed should be 15 WPM. It should also be possible
> to adjust the mininum and maximum number of characters in the groups and
> if they are of random size. Words should also be possible.
> 
> I know that it is possible to add QRM,signal fading,pileups and noise to
> imitate more "realistic conditions", as done with Kochmorse.
> Perhaps even drifting and unstable tones is possible.
> 
> Morse alphabets that should be used : Primarly International, but the
> possibility to add regional extras like the Norwegian Æ Ø and Å. Those
> extras should be possible to add to the characters learned with a option
> in settings.
> Also, support for wordlists in English or optional local languages.
> 
> LA1RMA
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