Re: [TenTec] Orion's break in

[Carl Moreschi <n4py2@earthlink.net>]

Hi James,

QSK is the ability to still hear some CW signals (not to copy them) 
while you are actually transmitting.  The receiver can actually come 
back alive in between each dit and dah.  This allows you to know that 
the station you are talking to wants to interrupt you and say something.
It is also very useful in split DX pileups because when you are calling 
because you can tell when the DX station is now transmitting so you know 
you can now stop transmitting.
Carl Moreschi N4PY
121 Little Bell Dr.
Hays, NC 28635
www.n4py.com


On 11/17/2011 11:06 AM, Richards wrote:
> At the risk of being labeled a "lid" - is there a handy explanation of
> how this QSK thing works, in practice, and how one uses it in daily life?
>
> I am going through a Code Course and looking to add CW to the mix... and
> I have this mental image of concentrating on sending code, and becoming
> annoyed with someone trying to bust in and interrupt my flow, by keying
> over me.   I guess if I am calling CQ, it would help me know someone was
> returning the call, but why does he not wait until I listen for him?
>
> Now... I am sure that is a mistaken or ignorant outlook, but I do not
> know WHY not !  (I have some ideas about all this, but I would rather
> trade on fact than mere supposition... you KNOW what happens when you
> assume something... eh?)
>
> I don't mind reading up if there is a good explanation, but the ARRL
> Operating Handbook left me cold, and so did my license training guides.
>
> Anybody know a source of good info on good CW operating practice, in
> general, and the best use of QSK, in particular ?
>
> ===================  Anonymous - K8JHR  =============================
>
>
> On 11/17/2011 5:09 AM, Barry N1EU wrote:
>
> > FWIW, I get about 60wpm on my Orion and still enough unmuting between
> > characters to just tell that someone is on frequency.
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