[TenTec] The QSK of SSB

[Dave Edwards]

Wrong.
I suspect the hams that are in to contesting, and mark the contests off on
the calendar use VOX, but the majority of hams do not use VOX.
I've been on Field day every year since the SB102 days of 1972, and never
saw an op use VOX.
I do see the advantage in a heavy contest, with 2 rigs and a keyboard, and
admit it is mandatory for anyone who is serious about the
contest...but...spin the dial on 20 meters, and the average Joe grabs his
D104 and yacks.  (with the preamp, that mic would not work with VOX anyway!)
...Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Brown" <k9mi at sbcglobal.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] The QSK of SSB


> > I think the vast majority of CW ops do NOT prefer QSK.
> > But, perhaps the vast majority of those subscribed to a TenTec
> list do.
> > Also, I think very few hams use VOX.
> > ..Dave
>
> Dave, in SSB contesting VOX  and headsets is the preferred
> method of operating. This keeps both hands free for keyboard use
> when logging. Some probably do use foot switches for PTT keying.
> But, I think the vast majority use VOX. When it comes to
> ragchewing, PTT may be the preferred method. But I'm sure some
> use Vox then also.
>
> 73, Mike K9MI
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tommy" <aldermant at alltel.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 10:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] The QSK of SSB
>
>
> > It's all a personal choice....after all, we do call this a
> hobby!
> >
> > Exception is contest, wherein I doubt seriously you will hear
> anyone NOT
> > using QSK.
> >
> > Tom - W4BQF
> >
> > PS....What is this VOX thing? Is this something new?
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dave Edwards" <kd2e at comcast.net>
> > To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:13 PM
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] The QSK of SSB
> >
> >
> > > I think the vast majority of CW ops do NOT prefer QSK.
> > > But, perhaps the vast majority of those subscribed to a
> TenTec list do.
> > > Also, I think very few hams use VOX.
> > > ..Dave
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <al_lorona at agilent.com>
> > > To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:05 PM
> > > Subject: [TenTec] The QSK of SSB
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Now that we've established that the vast majority of CW ops
> strongly
> > prefer
> > > QSK under all operating circumstances, I have a question.
> > >
> > > Do the vast majority of SSB ops strongly prefer VOX-- which
> is sort of the
> > > "QSK of SSB"-- for the same reasons?
> > >
> > >
> > > Al  W6LX
> > >
> > >
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