Slow Morse QSO's.
I have been doing it for years now, but I mentioned it on the MPP list and they suggested that I do some research and find others and get it publicised. There are a surprising number of groups doing slow Morse and the rest of the amateur population could well do knowing about this.
I have undertaken the task of setting up the MTG (Morse Training Group) on the understanding that it is a sister group of the MPP and not part of the MPP. The groups in the list have free reign to do the training as and when they see fit. The group is only here to help advertise the existence of the group.
The methods of training vary. I favour the QRS QSO method as it is far less boring for me, it gives receiving and QSO formation training for those who want it and those first very valuable QSO's for those wanting wet their feet! I send CQ QRS QSO at 12 WPM and when stations reply I will reduce my speed to match their receiving ability as best I can judge. If a station comes back too fast I will ask them to QRS if it is a strong station in the UK, if weak I let him send at his speed but I will stay at 12 WPM, this gets the QSO over as speedily as possible!
Other groups use their own methods...
The activity that I have found in the UK at present is as follows.... but still looking for more!!
QRS QSO Information. Some operators send text others QRS QSO for begginners to take the plunge or just listen and copy
The 80 m frequency band I have recommended is 3562 to 3570 and the frequencies quoted are only approximate as stations may have to move to avoid QRM.
Every night (when possible) QRS QSO Ian Keyser, G3ROO on 3564 (driven off 3562 due to Fishfone QRM) at 1830 to 1900.
Every night (when possible) QRS QSO Charles GW3SB on 3564 at 1900 to 2000.
Every night (when possible) QRS QSO Gerrald, G3MCK on 3564 at 1715 to 1755
Weekday evenings (when possible) G3ZRJ Tony 3564 at 2100Z until 2130
Weekend Petr OK1RP on 3564 at1930 and 2000z at 12 WPM.
Monday night QRS QSO Terry, GM3WWX on 3562 1930 to 2000
Monday nights Stan G0BYA and friends using GB2CW for St Leonards ARS (Staffs) on 145.250 at 1930 vertically polarised, thin at 2015 onto 144.060 and call QRS QSO
Monday evenings JIm, GM3UMX on 50.3 at 2000
Thursday nights Mike Street, G3JRX with friends on for RAFARs on 3515 at 1900 onwards, then QRS QSO on 3562 at 2000.
All welcome to join, and if you know of any similar activity please let me know information so that I can get the information included.