[CQ-Contest] memory keyers

[Bill Coleman]

On Nov 11, 2004, at 7:19 AM, Cqtestk4xs at aol.com wrote:
> I have never been a fan of different voices for the CQ machine and the 
>  op.
> As I S/P around, I occasionally hear that scenario.  I don't  think it
> optimizes numbers of QSO's.  Generally, it leads to too many  pauses 
> as the operator
> digests what is going on....especially in crowded band  conditions.  
> Pauses
> lead to lower rates.

I never said it was optimal, but Mike was too busy to take the time to 
re-program the memory.

> In the few M/S from my place we have always used the voice of the op  
> whose
> butt is in the chair.  The way I have my DVK rigged up, it is  
> possible to
> program it while actually transmitting the new programming taking  
> place.

Unfortunately, with the MFJ keyer we used at NQ4I's 10m position, it 
wasn't possible to do that. You had to go offline to reprogram the 
memories.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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