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CW MODE OPERATION Cont'd
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USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER Cont'd

Full Break-in (QSK) Operation

As shipped from the factory, the FTDX1200 TX/RX system for CW is configured for "Semi-break-in" operation. However, this setup may be changed to full break-in (QSK) operation using Menu item "063 CW BK-IN". With full break-in QSK, the TX/RX switching is quick enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your tansmission.

    1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu.

    2. Rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob (or press the ▲ / ▼ button) to select Menu item "063 CW BK-IN".

    3. Press the [SELECT] buttin, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob (or press the
▲ / ▼ button) to set this Menu item to "FULL".

    4. When your adjustments are complete, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.



A number of interesting and useful features are available during Electronic Keyer operation.


Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash) Ratio

This Menu item may be used to adjust the dot/dash ratio for the built-in Electronic Keyer. The default weighting is 3:1 (a dash is three times longer that a dot).

    1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu.

    2. Rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob (or press the ▲ / ▼ button) to select Menu item "023 CW WEIGHT".

    3. Press the [SELECT] buttin, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob (or press the
▲ / ▼ button) to set the weight to the desired value. The available adjustment range is a Dot/Dash radio 2.5 ~ 4.5 (default value: 3.0).

    4. When you are finished, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

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