On 6 Mar 2006 01:57:10 -0800, "purple_stars"
wrote:

except that i could use
the opportunity to listen to the slow speed morse code, i'm still
learning CW/morse and haven't been practicing!

Are you familiar with the W1AW code practice sessions? You should
have no trouble picking them up on your ICOM.

http://www.arrl.org/w1aw.html#w1awsked