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1. Press and hold in the [DSP] key for one second. This instantly activates Menu Mode No-048 [DSP MIC EQ].
2. Rotate the DIAL to select one of the following equalization choices:
OFF:
Microphone Equalization Off
LPF:
High Cut (lower frequencies are emphasized)
HPF:
Low Cut (higher frequencies are emphasized)
BOTH:
High/Low Cut (mid-range frequencies are emphasized)
3. When you have made your selection, Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to
normal operation.
Operation using Straight Key/External Keying Device
When using a straight key, an external electronic keyer, or a computer-generated keying device, please follow the
instructions in this section.
1. Insert your key's (three-conductor) plug into the rear-panel KEY jack.
2. Press the MODE(<) or MODE(>) key, as needed, to select one of the CW modes (CW/CWR).
The "CW" mode utilizes USB-side carrier injection, while the CWR (Reverse) mode utilizes LSB-side injection.
3. When you close the key (or activate your computer-generated keying interface by whatever means), the transmitter
will automatically be engaged. When you have finished sending, the receiver will return, after a brief delay (see next
section).
4. The CW hang time can be adjusted using the Menu Mode. To adjust the CW hang time:
・ Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.
・ Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to Menu Mode No-024 [CW DELAY].
・ Rotate the DIAL to select a longer or shorter delay time (default: 250 ms). If the delay selection is set to "FULL,"
the transceiver will operate in the full break-in mode (allowing you to hear between the characters that are being
sent).
・ When you have set the desired delay, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation.
5. To practice your CW sending (without transmitting), press the [B](BK) key to make the "Parentheses" disappear.
Now, pressing the key will cause the CW sidetone to be heard, but your radio will not be transmitting a signal on the
air.
6. You can adjust the CW sidetone volume level via Menu Mode No-029 [CW SIDE TONE]. To adjust the CW sidetone
volume level:
・ While still in Multi Function Row "j" [SPOT, BK, KYR], press and hold in the [B](BK) key for one second. This is
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