[Elecraft] K3: past chirp report

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

There was a time, decades ago, when we could identify specific CW stations
without waiting for call signs by the sound of their signal - bit of chirp
(or yoop), touch of hum and, of course, by their fist on the straight key or
bug.

Today we can fit a few more signals into the same band with absolutely clean
rigs and keyers that make all signals sound the same - especially as more
stations shift to keyboard CW that even removes slight differences in
inter-character and inter-word spacing.

Even so, it was nice tuning across the band and being able to say with
confidence, "That's Al in San Diego" or "Ernie in Detroit" or "Arnie in
Havana". 

Immediately we knew a lot about band conditions too without beacons and
other "modern" aids. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 5:10 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: past chirp report

Does the radio automatically go into chirp mode if it detects operation from
Cuba?
Barry W2UP



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