I was hoping for VOX by mode. 73, Mike NF4L
On 4/28/2011 11:14 AM, Jack Brabham wrote: > I'm sure that the few dozen hams on the planet that operate CW at > ridiculous speeds are thrilled by this otherwise meaningless update. > > I'd be more impressed if Elecraft could figure out how to make the K3 > handshake with an external auto-tuner, or if I could ask a basic > question about setting the K3 up for AM and get more than the internet > equivalent of a dumb look. > > 73 Jack KZ5A > > > On 4/28/2011 9:20 AM, Tommy wrote: >> Sorry to hear about your Dad Hector. I certainly hope he is recovering well >> and will continue to do so. >> >> It is pretty obvious you are NOT a QRQ operator Hector. If you were, then >> you would know that, first, there are no computer CW copying programs that >> can copy CW at speeds much over about 60 wpm. They can’t do it simply >> because at those speeds, it is very difficult for the programs to >> distinguish between the CW signal and typical atmospheric noise and noise >> crashes. Yes, there are some programs used by high security groups whose >> programs can copy CW in excess of 500 wpm, but I can assure you those >> programs are not available, and probably not affordable by the average ham. >> Your comments are very uninformed about the copying; I can tell you that I >> have had many QSO’s around 120 wpm and all copy was ONLY by ear. >> >> Yes, we all use a keyboard/computer to send at speeds much over 70 wpm >> simply because it is impractical to try to send constantly spaced and formed >> letters/words with a bug or keyer of any kind. I have listened to you many >> times trying to send CW at ‘higher’ speeds and (not being critical), your >> code was awful! >> >> Instead of being negative about QRQ, why don’t you spend the time to learn >> how to copy CW at high speeds? Since the mid-70’s it has provided me with a >> heck of a lot of enjoyment in my hobby. >> >> 73, >> >> Tom – W4BQF >> >> >> From: Hector Padron >> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 9:43 AM >> To: Tommy Alderman >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Clarification on QRQ mode changes in recent K3 beta >> firmware (4.36) >> >> >> To make a QSO at 96 wpm is not to make CW,simply you are an operator who >> types on a keyboard and then read the text over the screen when be >> replied.Real operators are the ones who by ears and by hand can TX/RX up to >> 60 or maybe 70.Those ones are the ones who deserve the merit.Using a >> software to contact some one at higher speeds is just a joke,sorry for this >> but been a high speed op all my life every time I hear guys at 90 or over >> make me feel I learned morse code for nothing when today anyone can be there >> pretending he/she is a good CW op.Thats far from the truth. >> Shame they deleted the morse code off the tests to be an extra class,they >> should have keep it or at least create a new extra class for the guys who >> really deserve the merit of been fast op's.Unfortunately today bands are >> full of CW LIDS who don't let others operate properly when dxing. >> >> >> AD4C >> >> "If freedom means something,it is the right to tell others what they don't >> want to hear" –George Orwell >> >> From: Tommy Alderman<[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 8:06 AM >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Clarification on QRQ mode changes in recent K3 beta >> firmware (4.36) >> >> Gary, >> >> All it takes is a 'little' practice! [:>)) >> >> I don't think QRQ actually has a definition? Just like QSK really does not >> have a meaningful definition. In general I think QRQ (or high speed CW, >> whichever) begins around 40 or 50 wpm - that is the 'easy' part. The >> difficult part of learning QRQ is between about 50 and 60 wpm where you have >> to completely re-learn how to copy CW. Full QSK, in my opinion, is a >> requirement to get the full enjoyment of QSO'ing at speeds of 80 wpm and >> better. It is one of the most fun part's if this hobby that I have found. >> Unfortunately there just are not too many hams interested in putting in the >> work to learn how to copy QRQ. >> >> My K3 puts out great sounding CW up to about 96 wpm. Try it, you probably >> will enjoy it? >> >> 73, >> >> Tom - W4BQF >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gary Gregory >> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 1:50 AM >> To: Wayne Burdick >> Cc: Elecraft Reflector >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Clarification on QRQ mode changes in recent K3 beta >> firmware (4.36) >> >> Wayne, >> >> Is it true you have to be better than 19wpm to do QRQ? >> >> Grin >> >> >> Oh if only...sigh >> >> I have tried it and it works but I had to cheat a Lil Bit ok? >> >> 73's >> Gary >> >> On 28 April 2011 15:05, Wayne Burdick<[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> If you use QRQ mode (high-speed CW/ultra-fast break-in), you'll notice >>> that the latest firmware provides a temporary solution to the problem >>> of having to turn off QRQ mode in order to use SPLIT, RIT, or XIT. >>> Previously, you had to turn QRQ mode off manually using the CONFIG:CW >>> QRQ menu entry. Now, engaging any type of split will automatically >>> turn QRQ mode off, then turn it back on once you've disabled all splits. >>> >>> We're still planning to allow limited-range RIT with QRQ mode turned >>> on in a future firmware release. But several QRQ users had suggested >>> this interim change. I use QRQ mode all the time, and I've found the >>> change to be very convenient. >>> >>> 73, >>> Wayne >>> N6KR >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:[email protected] >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
