Using The Built-In Electronic Keyer - Vertex Standard FT-857 Operating Manual

a "hot key" feature which will instantly recall Menu Mode No-029 [CW SIDE TONE]
・ Rotate the DIAL to select a new level; on the arbitrary scale of "0" ~ "100," the default value is "50."
・ When done, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
7. You also can adjust the CW sidetone pitch using Menu Mode No-027 [CW PITCH]. This adjustment
also controls the BFO offset (actual pitch of your transmitted signal relative to your current receive
frequency). To adjust the CW sidetone pitch:
・ 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-027 [CW PITCH].
・ Rotate the DIAL to select a new pitch tone/BFO offset. The available offset range is 400 ~ 800 Hz (default value
is "700 Hz").
・ When done, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
8. The FT-857 also has a "CW SPOT" feature, utilizing the sidetone. Because the sidetone is a representation of the
actual pitch of your transmitted signal, it may be used for zeroing in on another station. To activate the CW SPOT
tone, just press and hold in the [HOME] key for one second while in the CW mode.
Pressing the [A](SPOT) key while in Multi Function Row "j" [SPOT, BK, KYR] will also activate the CW SPOT tone.

Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer

The built-in Electronic Keyer provides a convenient method of generating CW. The Electronic Keyer includes weight and
speed adjustments.
1. Connect your keyer paddle's cable to the KEY jack on the rear panel of the transceiver.
2. Press the MODE(<) or MODE(>) key, as needed, to select the desired CW mode (CW/CWR).
3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row "j" [SPOT,
BK, KYR] appears on the display.
4. Press the [C](KYR) key to activate the Electronic Keyer. "Parentheses" will appear on both sides of the "KYR"
indication. Closing the contacts on your keyer paddle will now cause CW dots and/or dashes to be generated.
5. The keyer speed may be adjusted using the Menu Mode. To adjust the Keyer speed:
・ While still in Multi Function Row "j" [SPOT, BK, KYR], press and hold in the [C](KYR) key for one second.
This is a "hot key" feature which will instantly recall Menu Mode No-030 [CW SPEED].
・ Press the MEM/VFO CH knob if you wish to select display of "cpm" (characters per minute) instead of "wpm"
(words per minute). The "cpm" selection is based on the international "PARIS" standard, which stipulates five
characters per word.
・ Rotate the DIAL knob, while sending, to set the desired sending speed.
・ When done, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
6. The Dot:Dash weighting ratio may be adjusted via Menu Mode. To adjust the Dot:Dash weighting
ratio:
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Operating Manual
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