QSK With or without

[Heavy Metal]

Is having QSK In an amp worth it ( expample... Ameritron AL-80B vs Ameritron AL-80BQ? )? pro / con of it.

 

[n8fgb]

how is your CW?
Rich

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

how is your CW?
Rich

Exactly. QSK is intended to be used when operating CW and allows the amp to switch out of line when the key is up. This allows you to hear another station that may try and break into the conversation while you are sending. Your radio must be in QSK (break-in keying) mode as well.

 

[Heavy Metal]

So really that's all it has to do with

 

[fourstringburn]

Remember, you will get maximum "LID" points for using Q signals other than on CW.

 

[Heavy Metal]

So unless your really into code vs rag chew it's not worth it

 

[n8fgb]

So really that's all it has to do with

Yes, it is a high speed relay. Usually a pin diode or vacuum relay setup.
Rich

 

[DainBramage]

So unless your really into code vs rag chew it's not worth it

err,........... I do both

 

[Heavy Metal]

Ok...

 

[Mudfoot]

Remember, you will get maximum "LID" points for using Q signals other than on CW.

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to bother people at all.

 

[Heavy Metal]

So waiste of money or extra money added onto it?

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Do you now or ever plan to operate CW on a regular basis? That will determine your answer.

 

[Heavy Metal]

Not really more rag chew ect but here and their so may not be worth it as far as I am seeking too do.

 

[2RT307]

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to bother people at all.

If I had a dollar for ever time I've heard "QSL" instead of "yes" on 2 meters... I'd be a rich man! Ooooh, I made myself laugh...now I'm gonna hi hi!

73,
Brett

 

[Heavy Metal]

QSK vs alc vs ARB-704
AMP TO XCVR INTERFACE, FOR ALL XCVR.