Electronic Keyer Operation; Memory Keyer Operation - Yaesu FT-920 Operating Manual

remain in the Semi-Break-In mode.
T For low-power operation, rotate the RF P
trol counter-clockwise until the desired power out-
put is observed on the transmitter meter.

Electronic Keyer Operation

The built-in Electronic Keyer may be used alone, or
in combination with an external keying device such
as a computer-driven keying interface.
Q Connect your keyer paddle's cable to the front
panel's K jack. If you wish to use the rear panel
EY
K jack, connect the paddle's cable to that jack,
EY
and set the rear panel's P
R Confirm that the controls and switches are set up
as they were originally for Straight Key operation
on the previous page.
S Press the K
EYER
on. The K
EYER
play.
T Close the "Dot" contact on the paddle, and rotate
the K S
EYER PEED
keyer's speed to the desired level. Clockwise ro-
tation increases the sending speed.
U Adjust the sidetone to a comfortable level by ro-
tating the S T
IDE
V Select Semi-Break-In or Full Break-In, as desired,
as you did during Straight Key operation.
W The weight (proportion of dots to dashes) may be
adjusted (each parameter individually) in the event
you wish to modify the relationship from the de-
fault 1:1:3 Dot:Space:Dash ratio. Use Menu Items
U-21 and U-22 (see pages 75 and 76).
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WR
-K switch to P
DL EY
switch to turn the electronic keyer
indicator will appear on the dis-
control to set the electronic
control.
ONE
X A programmable delay in the keyer transmission
con- may be added, when using an amplifier, so as to
allow the amplifier's relays a few extra millisec-
onds in order to become properly seated. This
delay shifts the entire stream of dots and dashes
without changing the weight. Use Menu Item U-
23 (see page 76).
Y The function of the electronic keyer may be
changed from "Keyer Without Space" to "Keyer
With Auto-Space" to "Bug Keying" via Menu Item
U-20 (see page 75).

Memory Keyer Operation

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DL
The FT-920 includes an easy-to-use CW Message
memory system, which allows automated CW send-
ing of repetitive messages (such as "CQ TEST" or
"CQ DX" etc.). The following functions are available
through the CW Message Memory system:
H Up to six messages may be stored (four may
contain up to 50 characters, while the other
two may contain up to 20 characters).
H A sequential contest number (001, 002, . . .)
may be imbedded in a message, if desired.
H The stored messages may be reviewed with-
out transmission so the contents may be
checked for accuracy.
H The message(s) may be transmitted so as to
reduce operator fatigue during long operating
sessions, such as in a contest.
Message Memory Storage
Q Press the [R
keys numbered [1] ~ [4], [8], or [9] to store a mes-
sage in one of those slots. Memories [1] ~ [4] will
accommodate messages of up to 50 characters
in length, while Memories [8] and [9] will accom-
modate messages of up to 20 characters in length.
Additionally, Memory [9] can accommodate a mes-
sage within which a sequential contest number
may be imbedded.
R After pressing one of the numbered keys, start
sending the desired message (e.g. "CQ TEST
JA1YOE JA1YOE K"). The storage process will
be terminated automatically.
S To imbed a contest serial number in a message,
send three Question Marks at the desired point in
a message assigned to the [9] key. For example,
to send "599001," "599002," and so forth, store
"5NN???" into the special "Contest Number
] switch, then one of the keypad
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