Be sure to join Greg Algieri, WA1JXR, as he presents “LICW and Renaissance of Morse Code” in the Northborough / W7 room on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Northeast HamXposition.
The presentation starts by diving into the resurgence of Morse code and the clubs role in that movement. The presentation outlines the historical significance of Morse code in communicationfrom its early days in maritime and military use to its present-day relevance in portable and emergency operations. What began as a local effort to train more CW operators for Field Day in 2017 has evolved into a global community of 8000+ members, united by a shared passion for CW and an innovative curriculum tailored to adult learners. The presentation also covered how the club rebuilt its teaching method from the ground up, inspired by historical documents and guided by Ludwig Kochs research. Attendees heard about the development of a new character sequence based on actual communication use, not outdated aptitude testing. The session wrapped with moving examples of the clubs inclusive culture highlighting support for operators with disabilities, the growth of a strong youth program, and a unique haptic device enabling CW learning through vibration. With a focus on respect, community-driven leadership, and accessible education, the Long Island CW Club continues to redefine what modern Morse code instruction can be.
WA1JXR, began his Amateur Radio journey by asking his Dad for a Blue ‘Gillette Razor Blade’ to make his first diode receiver, which lead him to get his Amateur Radio license, higher electronics education, and an entire career with Raytheon, where he worked in radio and antenna design. Greg is active in the Amateur Radio community as a teacher for new and existing hams, restoring vintage radios, and getting on-the-air. He’s been a member of NEQRP since its beginnings. Teacher for Long Island CW Club, ARRL WMA Assistant Section Manager and Technical Coordinator.