"James Barrett" wrote > Hi, I'm learning CW, and so far have not been able to tune in the Arrl > practice frequencies. I have only a 10 meter wire antenna, To what is that 10 meter wire antenna connected? If it's a regular old HF transceiver (typically 160m - 10m) then you can use that 10 meter wire antenna to receive on 80 meters... and you should be able to hear W1AW on it. ? BTW, I'm glad you're wanting to learn CW! Howard N7SO