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9 COMMUNICATING AIDS
BUG KEY FUNCTION
The built-in electronic keyer also can be used as a
semi-automatic key. Semi-automatic keys are also
known as “Bugs”. When this function is ON, dots are
generated in the normal manner by the electronic
keyer. Dashes, however, are manually generated by
the operator by holding the keyer paddle closed for
the appropriate length of time.
To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 35, and
select ON. The default is OFF.
Note: When the Bug Key function is ON, CW Message Memory
(see below) cannot be used.
CW MESSAGE MEMORY
This transceiver has three memory channels for
storing CW messages. Each memory channel can
store approximately 50 characters (equivalent of 250
dots). These memory channels are ideal for storing
contest exchanges that you want to send repeatedly.
Stored messages can be played back to check
message content or for transmitting.
The electronic keyer has a function that allows you
to interrupt playback and manually inject your own
keying. To switch this function ON, access Menu
No. 30, and select ON. The default is OFF.
The electronic keyer can also repeatedly play back
the message that you stored. To switch this function
ON, access Menu No. 29A and select ON. The
default is OFF.
For repetitive message playback, you can change
the interval between each series of messages.
Use Menu No. 29B, and select the time in the
range of 0 to 60 seconds.
Note:
◆ This function cannot be used when the Bug Key function is
ON.
◆ Operating the keyer paddle with Menu No. 30 OFF cancels
message playback. Even if message playback does not stop
because of your keying start timing, you can cancel playback
by pressing [CLR].
■ Storing CW Messages
1 Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode.
• “CW” appears.
2 If VOX is ON, press [VOX/ LEVEL].
• The VOX LED turns off.
3 Press [FUNC] and [1/ CH1/REC],
[2/ CH2/ REC], or [3/ CH3/REC] to select a
memory channel to be recorded.
4 Begin sending using the keyer paddle.
• The message you send is stored in memory.
5 To complete the message storage, press [CLR]
to stop.
• When the memory becomes full, recording
automatically stops.
Note: If you do not operate the keyer paddle after starting to
record a message, a pause is stored in the channel.
■ Checking CW Messages without Transmitting
1 Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode.
• “CW” appears.
2 If VOX is ON, press [VOX/ LEVEL] to switch it
OFF.
3 Press [1/ CH1/REC], [2/ CH2/REC], or
[3/ CH3/REC] to select the channel to be
played back.
• The message is played back.
• To play back the messages stored in the
other channels in sequence, press the
corresponding channel keys during
playback. Up to three channels can be
queued at the same time.
• While playing back the messages, you can
also adjust the keyer speed by pressing
[KEY/ DELAY] and turning the MULTI/ CH
control.
• To interrupt playback, press [CLR].
■ Transmitting CW Messages
Messages can be transmitted using Semi Break-
in/ Full Break-in or manual TX/RX switching.
1 Press [CW/ FSK/ REV] to select CW mode.
• “CW” appears.
2 To use Semi Break-in/ Full Break-in, press
[VOX/ LEVEL]. The VOX LED lights.
Otherwise, press [SEND].
3 Press [1/ CH1/REC], [2/ CH2/REC], or
[3/ CH3/REC] to select the channel to be
played back.
• The message is played back and
transmitted automatically.
• To transmit the messages stored in the
other channels in sequence, press the
corresponding channel keys during
playback. Up to three channels can be
queued at the same time.