As one of an evershrinking band of former morse  telegraphists (Australia)

I was wondering if there any other similarly GIFTED (grin)  people out there

Regards...Bigaloscar

Hi Xperinced.

Thanks for your  reply. 

I entered the Aust PMG  in 1947 and in my early postal career was trained as a morse operator  using the normal copper landlines which were in use at that time.  Teletypes had been used during the 2nd world war and  in following years  with better and faster communications superseded the old method.  The last actual morse line was phased out in Australia in the early 1960's  so we are a rapidly disappearing breed.

I have no knowledge of radio telegraphy .

Thanks for your enquiry  have a good day, regards Bigaloscar a.k.a Allan

Hello Bigaloscar

You are talking to an ex sparky, teleprinters, etc and all. Dont talk about it much as its a bit of a conversation killler normally plus signing the "old official secrets act kind of makes you not want to in case someone is hiding round the corner ready to haul you off to the glass house.

Had some good times doing "the job" in far flung odd places that I did not know existed until I landed where I was sent, so to speak.

One things for sure though there was no jobs going in Civvy street for an ex sparky. I had to re train in another field to be able to work. 

valentine

Hi,

Like Jeanbell, I learned Morse code to get my Amateur Radio License. I have to say I do admire those of you who used the key proficiently. It was difficult for me to get to 5 words/minute for my novice license. I listened to tapes for a week before I could hear the difference between an dit and a dash. Then to get a general license I had to send and receive 10 words/ minute. The written test was  a breeze for me but not the code. I'm just grateful that I didn't have to get faster for an advanced license and an extra was just out of the question. I would never be able to reach the 20 word/ minute requirement. I knew many who could send and receive that fast and faster, and I enjoyed watching them work. Now, I stick with  my computer. I can type much faster than I ever could use the key.

Carolyn