K2 - VOX - Straw Poll

[Stewart Baker]

Hi,

I am asking for feedback from SSB operators on VOX operation on the K2.

a) Do you use VOX ?
b) If not, why not ?

T.I.A.  If I receive enough replies, more questions will follow !

73

Stewart G3RXQ





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[Trevor Day]

Hi Stewart,
No I do not use VOX
I do not like the inevitable clipping of the first syllable of the over.
I especially do not like having to be careful not to speak when I am
meant to be listening (its occasionally necessary to shout at the cat,
dog, xyl or whatever :-)
External noised beyond my control can trip the TX.
Finally, I am quite capable of remembering to press the PTT switch
before speaking :-)

73,
Trev G3ZYY

In message <200481281859.834186@shack>, Stewart Baker
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>Hi,
>
>I am asking for feedback from SSB operators on VOX operation on the K2.
>
>a) Do you use VOX ?
>b) If not, why not ?
>
>T.I.A.  If I receive enough replies, more questions will follow !
>
>73
>
>Stewart G3RXQ
>
>
>
>
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[Augie "Gus" Hansen]

> I am asking for feedback from SSB operators on VOX operation on the K2.

> a) Do you use VOX ?
Yes, about 95% of the time when running SSB. The microphone I use is a
homebrew boom-set that has an electret element. It has plenty of output and
triggers the VOX quickly and reliably.

I would very much like the K2 to have a dedicated vox on/off control. Having
to cycle through the menu, especially on a "hold" type button, is a pain. It
is hard to eliminate a sneeze or other sounds not intended for transmission.

> b) If not, why not ?
I turn VOX off if I'm operating in a noisy environment, such as portable
operations when the planes from a nearby airport are taking off in my
direction.

73, Gus Hansen

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[John-479]

The VOX can be entertaining.  A few months ago in the 20m CW band I heard a
telephone ringing.  That can happen if you get up and leave without turning
it off.

John  K7SVV

Original Message -----
From: "Trevor Day" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 8:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - VOX - Straw Poll

> Hi Stewart,
> No I do not use VOX
> I do not like the inevitable clipping of the first syllable of the over.
> I especially do not like having to be careful not to speak when I am
> meant to be listening (its occasionally necessary to shout at the cat,
> dog, xyl or whatever :-)
> External noised beyond my control can trip the TX.
> Finally, I am quite capable of remembering to press the PTT switch
> before speaking :-)
>
> 73,
> Trev G3ZYY
>
> In message <200481281859.834186@shack>, Stewart Baker
> <[hidden email]> writes
> >Hi,
> >
> >I am asking for feedback from SSB operators on VOX operation on the K2.
> >
> >a) Do you use VOX ?
> >b) If not, why not ?
> >
> >T.I.A.  If I receive enough replies, more questions will follow !
> >
> >73
> >
> >Stewart G3RXQ
> >
> >
> >
> >
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[Mike Harris-9]

G'day,

> a) Do you use VOX ?

No

> b) If not, why not ?

More control.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO
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[Bill Coleman-2]

On Aug 12, 2004, at 3:18 AM, Stewart Baker wrote:
> I am asking for feedback from SSB operators on VOX operation on the K2.
>
> a) Do you use VOX ?
> b) If not, why not ?

Yes, I use the K2 VOX. There are a couple of reasons. First, VOX is
much better in contests, where I frequently operate Phone. Second,
although I have a footswitch, I'm now using an SO2R box, as well as a
one-message voice keyer. Because of the cabling of each, I can't use
the footswitch, so I'm forced to use VOX.

I find the K2 VOX has some limitations. I've replaced R14 on the SSB
board with a 3.9k resistor in order to get a bit more responsiveness
out of it. The lack of anti-VOX doesn't hurt too bad. It could really
use a VOX gain adjustment, however.

During contests, I've often encountered a situation where the K2 just
goes completely deaf to VOX. My voice keyer will drop out, even though
I can trigger the rig by shouting into the mike. Since I've changed
R14, this happens less often.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: [hidden email]
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