There were other programs that were available as shareware, many were DOS based. Seasoned operators (being lazy) could also use the program to monitor W1AW and weather broadcasts on the HF bands. This, in turn, would eventually generate interest in operating CW on the air.
The CW Decoder program would allow beginning operators to listen in on CW conversations without having the skill of a seasoned CW operator. Writing a CW Decoder program also seemed like a good way to contribute to the club activities. Discussing this with other hams it was generally agreed that a software program that would decode CW would be of use to the Operators at the club. After several months of attendance, being a System Engineer who works with systems implementing both hardware and software, I thought it was strange that there were no software programs that helped the CW QRP operator. I though this was a good way to exchange technology and to socialize. Many club members were displaying their QRP, Keyer, and regenerative receiver kits to other hams. I joined the NORCAL QRP Club about a year ago and started to attend the monthly get together at the California Burger in Pleasanton, CA.
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