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[tim via CW]

QSK was the one reason I did not buy a KX3. Rob Sherwood gave it bad 
reviews for QSK two years in a row.

Some guys say it's fine so is it a personal thing or do they still need 
to refine it a bit?

Tim
KE4KE


On 08/25/2014 11:56 PM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. via CW wrote:
>
> QSK always used a relay, or PIN diode switch unless you use a separate 
> receiver with separate antenna.  KPH, WCC, KFS, used separate recieve 
> locations, WSC, WPA, WPD just used switched antemnas with relays like 
> on ship.
>
> 73
>
> DR
>
> On Aug 25, 2014 10:20 AM, "Kate Hutton via CW" <cw at mailman.qth.net 
> <mailto:cw at mailman.qth.net>> wrote:
>
>     I have an FT-897D.  Very hardy little (Field Day) radio.  It does
>     CW well enough, but does NOT QSK, unless you like hearing that TR
>     relay clunk, clunk, clunk all the time.
>
>     73 Kate K6HTN
>
>
>     On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 7:15 AM, tim via CW <cw at mailman.qth.net
>     <mailto:cw at mailman.qth.net>> wrote:
>
>         Hi David,
>
>         You're right about the TS-2K. According to a Kenwood rep at
>         one of the earlier hamfest or store events, Kenwood is
>         expected to announce a new product this Fall. I have been
>         suggesting that the TS-2000 will be replaced.
>
>         Tim
>         KE4KE
>
>
>
>         On 08/25/2014 01:29 AM, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. via CW wrote:
>>
>>         Yaesu FT-991 | QRZ Now – Ham Radio News!
>>         http://qrznow.com/yaesu-ft-991
>>
>>         Seems to be a replacement for the highly useful 160m to 70cm
>>         FT-897D.
>>
>>         Updated DSP, roofing filter, color display spectrum dislay.
>>
>>         It would be nice if it had USB for keyboard and firmware
>>         updates, capability to do most of the digital modes.
>>
>>         The other rig that has been out for a long time is TS-2000.
>>
>>         Still has CW in it.  The FT-897D is a decent CW rig, but
>>         finding the controlls can be difficult. Nifty Manual highly
>>         recommended.
>>
>>         73
>>
>>         David
>>         N1EA
>>
>>
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