Cw Training Feature; Programming The Panel Key Functions - Yaesu FT-857D Operating Manual

The FT-857 provides a CW Training feature, which sends random Morse Code five-charac-
ter groups via the sidetone (heard in the speaker), so you can improve your CW proficiency
whether or not the bands are open.
1. Press and hold in the [ FUNC ] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the SELECT knob to recall Menu Mode No-001 [ EXT MENU ] , then rotate the
DIAL to change the setting to "ON" to enable the extended Menu Mode.
3. Rotate the SELECT knob to select Menu Mode No-031 [ CW TRAINING ] .
4. Rotate the DIAL to select the Training mode:
N: Numeric characters only
A:
Alphabet characters only
AN: Numeric and Alphabet characters (Mixed)
5. Press the [ B ]( STRT ) key to begin generation of the five-character code groups (CW
sidetone only, does not key the transmitter).
6. When the code group is completed, code, the "Answer" will appear on the display.
7. Press the [ B ]( STRT ) key to generate another code group, as above.
8. To disable the CW Training feature, press and hold in the [ FUNC ] key for one second to
exit to normal operation.
You may adjust the Morse speed using Menu Mode No-030 [CW SPEED].
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The Function ( [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] ) keys in Multi Function Row "q" [ PG A, PG B, PG C ] , may each
be assigned the function of a particular key. These may be used to create a custom set of "hot
keys" to often-used functions from other Multi Function Rows.
To assign the key functions:
1. Press and hold in the [ FUNC ] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the SELECT knob to recall Menu Mode No-001 [ EXT MENU ] , then rotate the
DIAL to change the setting to "ON" to enable the extended Menu Mode.
3. Rotate the SELECT knob to select the Menu Item corresponding to the key to be as-
signed a function (No-065: [ PG A ] key, No-066: [ PG B ] key, No-067: [ PG C ] key).
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the feature or function you wish to be assigned to the key.
5. When you have completed the set-up, press and hold in the [ FUNC ] key for one second
to exit the Menu mode.
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