In the 1800s, Samuel Morse developed a code. Today that code is known as Morse Code. This code assigned a set of dots and dashes to each letter of the English alphabet and allowed for the simple transmission of complex messages across telegraph lines. Unfortunately, for most Hams today, figuring out CW mode can be challenging, especially for beginners. It can be quite challenging to understand where the keyer speed, ratio, auto modes, and paddle setup are on the hand mic, and even more troubling