Cw Training Feature - Yaesu VX-3R Operating Manual

CW T
RAINING
The VX-3R provides another CW learning function; call it 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 [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 22: CWTRNG
Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL
knob.
3. Press the [ TXPO ] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Set Mode Item.
4. Press the [ MODE ] key to select the Training mode (displayed in fine print at the upper
edge of the LCD):
A A A A A : Sends five Alphabet characters only
A_r : Sends Alphabet characters only (Repeatedly)
A_r A_r
A_r A_r
n n n n n : Sends five Numeric characters only
n_r: Sends Numeric characters only (Repeatedly)
n_r n_r n_r n_r
An: Sends five Alphabet, Numeric, "?," and "/" characters (Mixed)
An An
An An
Anr: Sends Alphabet, Numeric, "?," and "/" characters (Mixed, Continuously in groups
Anr Anr
Anr Anr
of five)
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Morse speed. You may select
the units of the code speed between "CPM
WPM (Words per minute)" by pressing the [ V/M ]
minute)" and "WPM
WPM WPM WPM
key.
6. Press the [ BAND ] key to switch the flashing of the LED (white) on and off; a "dot" by
the CW speed indicates that the LED is on.
7. Press the [ F/W ] 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 "r r r r r " modes is not selected in step 4 above, press the
[ F/W ] key to send another code group.
If one of the "r r r r r " modes is selected in step 4 above, press the [ F/W ] key to stop the CW
generation.
8. Rotate the DIAL knob while press and holding the [ VOL ] key to adjust the CW sidetone
outputs level.
9. Press the PTT switch to disable the CW Training feature and exit to normal operation.
1) The "CPM" selection is based on the international "PARIS" standard,
which stipulates five characters per word.
2) You may adjust the CW sidetone pitch via Set Mode Item 21: CWPTCH.
Available selections are 400 - 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step).
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CWTRNG
CPM (characters per
CPM CPM
CPM
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