No sound
This would be a nice app if the sound worked. Unfortunately it does not. Kind of hard to learn code without hearing it.
Koch is best
It has been recognised for many years that the Koch morse method is probably the best way of learning the morse code. it is best played at a speed (20-30 wpm) where you listen to the rhythm of each letter/number rather than memorising the dots and dashes.
I downloaded this application in order to increase my reading speed as I already send at 20 wpm. I have been using the PC version of this which is inconvenient as I obviusly need to be at the PC to use it. The iTouch version makes it much more convenient as I can carry it around with me and practice whenever I get a spare moment and wherever happen to be.
There is just one problem - each time I come back to the application it has defaulted to 18 wpm and lesson 1.
If it didnt have this problem I would have given it 5 stars.
Perhaps this could be dealt with in the next upgrade.
After using version 2.0 I have the following comments.
The 18 wpm has been fixed but there is now another problem - In order to learn CW you need to be in a relaxed frame of mind, however the initial loading of the words takes far too long and creates a feeling of impatience, adding to the build up of tension. It would be helpful if the app. could store the number of words last used in memory, as it does for the speed, for instant retrieval. Otherwise this is the best iTunes application for learning morse code (CW, Continuous Wave).
I downloaded this application in order to increase my reading speed as I already send at 20 wpm. I have been using the PC version of this which is inconvenient as I obviusly need to be at the PC to use it. The iTouch version makes it much more convenient as I can carry it around with me and practice whenever I get a spare moment and wherever happen to be.
There is just one problem - each time I come back to the application it has defaulted to 18 wpm and lesson 1.
If it didnt have this problem I would have given it 5 stars.
Perhaps this could be dealt with in the next upgrade.
After using version 2.0 I have the following comments.
The 18 wpm has been fixed but there is now another problem - In order to learn CW you need to be in a relaxed frame of mind, however the initial loading of the words takes far too long and creates a feeling of impatience, adding to the build up of tension. It would be helpful if the app. could store the number of words last used in memory, as it does for the speed, for instant retrieval. Otherwise this is the best iTunes application for learning morse code (CW, Continuous Wave).
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Does the job...barely
Koch Trainer covers the basics, but it's a poorly designed app. The audio pops, it's much stronger in one ear, and it doesn't remember my settings when I re-launch it.
Great program
Great trainer. Works as it should on IPhone 3GS running 5.0. I have been looking for a Koch code trainer at a great price. Thank you!
Jay
K7GFH
Jay
K7GFH
Not for older devices (yet)
Bug prevents the app from working on older (2G) devices, but developer knows what the problem is, and is working on a solution. Very good customer service - quick response to question.
Nice tool. Weak implementation.
Crashes after 8 or 9 play sessions - which is OK, since I need a break by then anyway. (on an ipad...)
Only plays through one side of the headphones. This makes for some interesting experiments -- can I read code better with my left or right ear? Probably this is NOT the intended design.
The lesson selection wheel works rather poorly on the iPad for some reason.
It would be nice if the settings would remain from one session in the software to the next.
In spite of all these issues the software has already helped improve my code copying skills.
Only plays through one side of the headphones. This makes for some interesting experiments -- can I read code better with my left or right ear? Probably this is NOT the intended design.
The lesson selection wheel works rather poorly on the iPad for some reason.
It would be nice if the settings would remain from one session in the software to the next.
In spite of all these issues the software has already helped improve my code copying skills.
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Good start
This is a good start. You might want to consider writing the next version to work on the iPad. You would have a ton of real estate to have the user type in the lower box/scratch pad and check against the upper one.
You would also have almost zero competition on the iPad since there are no cw tutor apps for it.
You would also have almost zero competition on the iPad since there are no cw tutor apps for it.
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Crashes too often
Nice and simple - could be good, but too unstable - crashes regularly on my iPhone 3G - typically after 2 or 3 short 'play' sessions.
1 star till the reliability improves
1 star till the reliability improves
Very nice app - highly recommended
While the Koch Trainer v1.0 is based on the Koch Method for learning Morse Code, it also adheres to the KISS principle. Nick has kept the interface very simple yet useful & functional. I look forward to ways he can improve such a solid v1.0! - Jim KB5AWM
