Cw Training Feature - Yaesu FT-2980R Operating Manual

The FT-2980R provides a CW Training feature, which sends random Morse Code via the
sidetone (heard in the speaker), so you can improve your CW proficiency.
1. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second,
then rotate the DIAL knob to select "12 CWTRNG".
2. Press the [ MHz ( SET )] key momentarily to enable ad-
justment of this Set Mode Item.
3. Press the [ LOW ( A/N )] key to select the Training mode
(displayed in fine print at the upper edge of the LCD):
1A: Sends five Alphabet characters only
Sends Alphabet characters only (Repeatedly)
A:
1n: Sends five Numeric characters only
Sends Numeric characters only (Repeatedly)
n:
1An: Sends five Alphabet, Numeric, "?", and "/" characters (Mixed)
An: Send Alphabet, Numeric, "?", and "/" characters (Mixed, Continuously in group
of five)
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Morse speed. You
may select the units of the code speed between "WPM
(Words per minute)" and "CPM: characters per minute)"
by pressing the [ D/MR ( MW )] key.
5. Press the [ REV ( DW )] key to begin generation of the
code characters (CW sidetone only, the radio does not
transmit); the transmitted characters will appear on the
display. If one of the "1" modes is selected in step 3
above, press the [ REV ( DW )] key to send another code group.
6. To disable the CW Training feature, press the [ MHz ( SET )] key momentarily.
7. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to exit to normal operation.
The "CPM" selection is based on the international "PARIS" standard, which
stipulates five characters per word.
FT-2980R Operating Manual

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