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Head Copy User Guide v0.1

Complete guide to mastering Morse code with Head Copy by K8APP

📺 Tutorial Videos: Head Copy YouTube Channel

🌐 Website Practice Sessions

Head Copy now offers free web-based practice sessions directly in your browser - no app download required!

Available Practice Modes

Callsign Training

Master amateur radio callsigns with realistic practice:

  • Multiple Callsign Databases: CQ WPX List, CWops List, MST List, NCCC CW Sprint List, SST List, Top 1000 POTA CW Hunters & Activators
  • Speed Control: 10-60 WPM adjustable
  • Speed Types: Fixed, Variable, or Incremental
  • USA Callsign Filter: Practice only USA callsigns
  • RufzXP-Style Scoring: Points based on speed, accuracy, and response time
  • Repeat Function: Press F6/F7 to replay (50% points penalty)
  • Timer Options: Practice sessions 1-60 minutes
  • Progress Tracking: Score, max/min speed, wrong callsigns

Contest Training

CQ WPX Contest simulation with realistic workflow:

  • Full Contest Flow: CQ → Station Reply → Your Exchange → Station Exchange → TU
  • Automatic Sequencing: Sends CQ every 5 QSOs, continues with next station for QSOs 1-4
  • USA Callsign Filter: Practice domestic operations
  • Call Validation: Error tolerance (≤2 chars = correction, >2 = NIL)
  • Visual Feedback: Wrong letters highlighted in red, correct callsign in parentheses
  • Serial Numbers: Customizable start/end range with cut numbers (0→T, 9→N)
  • Countdown Timer: Configurable run time with auto-stop
  • UTC Time Logging: Realistic contest QSO logging
  • Points System: Raw, verified, multipliers, and score tracking

Morse Code Game

Make practice fun with an interactive falling letters game:

  • Game Modes: Letters, Numbers, and Punctuation
  • Speed Control: Adjustable WPM (Fixed or Increasing difficulty)
  • CW Pitch: Customizable tone frequency
  • Lives System: 5 lives standard, or unlimited with Zen Mode
  • Visual Effects: Realistic explosions and space theme
  • Holiday Themes: Special seasonal graphics
  • Score Tracking: Challenge yourself to beat your high score

How to Access

  1. Visit head-copy.com
  2. Click on "Online Practice" in the navigation
  3. Select your desired practice mode (Callsign, Contest, or Game)
  4. Configure your settings (WPM, database, filters, etc.)
  5. Click "Start" or "Run" to begin your session
🎯 Pro Tip: Use the website for quick practice sessions at your computer, and the mobile app for on-the-go training. Both share the same high-quality Morse code generation!

📱 Mobile App Features

The Head Copy mobile app offers comprehensive Morse code training with multiple specialized modes designed for amateur radio operators.

Quick Start

  1. Set up your Station Information (CallSign, Name, QTH) in the Station tab
  2. Choose your training mode in Settings
  3. Adjust WPM Speed (5-50 WPM, Premium unlocks 20+ WPM)
  4. Set your practice Duration (1-60 minutes, Premium unlocks 5+ minutes)
  5. Configure audio Frequency (400-1000 Hz)
  6. Start practicing in the Practice tab
💡 Head Copy Technique: Enable "Display Delay" to see text AFTER hearing the Morse code - this trains true head copy skills where you decode in your mind before seeing the answer.

📻 Mobile App Training Modes

The mobile app offers six specialized training modes, each designed for different aspects of amateur radio operation.

🏞️ POTA Mode

Parks On The Air - Realistic POTA activations and hunter experiences.

  • Simulated park activations
  • Authentic POTA exchanges
  • Real park references
  • CallSign list selection

⚡ SKCC Mode

Straight Key Century Club - Traditional straight key Morse code practice.

  • Straight key audio effects
  • SKCC member numbers
  • CTS suffixes (S, T, C)
  • Authentic SKCC exchanges

🏆 Contest Mode

Multiple contest simulations with realistic exchanges and timing.

  • WPX - CallSign and serial number
  • CWops CWT - Name and state/province
  • SST Slow Speed - RST and state/DX
  • MST Medium Speed - Name and serial
  • NCCC Sprint - Serial, name, state

📚 Words List Mode

Practice with common English words and amateur radio terminology.

  • Multiple word lists
  • Common amateur radio terms
  • Adjustable word count
  • Training file selection

🎓 LICW Mode

Long Island CW Club - Specialized LICW training content.

  • LICW member numbers
  • Club-specific exercises
  • Advanced CW techniques
  • Multiple training files

🔤 Koch Method

Progressive character learning system for systematic CW mastery.

  • Character selection interface
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Standard Koch progression
  • Individual character focus

⚙️ Settings & Configuration

Morse Code Settings

Speed Controls

Timing & Audio

Premium Features

⚠️ Head Copy Training: Enable "Display Delay" for true head copy practice - you'll hear the Morse first, then see the text. This builds real-world copying skills.

💡 Practice Tips

Head Copy Technique

Mode-Specific Tips

Contest Practice

Callsign Training

Koch Method

🔧 Troubleshooting

Website Issues

No Audio in Browser

Performance Issues

Mobile App Issues

No Audio

Premium Features Not Working

Getting Help

If you need support: