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MFJ-413/417 Instruction Manual 

 Pocket Morse Code Tutor 

 

Group button Repeats previous character group, word, or QSO. 

 

Set/Play button 

Sends next character group, word, or QSO. 

 

Instant Play 

For MFJ-413.  Press and hold 

only

 the Set/Play button while turning the power 

on starts a new session using the default settings listed below.  The Tutor 
acknowledges with a beep and starts playback when the button is released. 
 

 Farnsworth 

mode  Off 

 Interactive 

mode 

Off 

 Combine 

mode 

On 

 Speed 

13 

WPM 

 

Group 

5-character per group 

 

Set 

All Beginner sets 

 
For MFJ-417.  Press and hold 

only

 the Set/Play button while turning the power 

on starts a new session using the previous settings.  The Tutor acknowledges 
with a beep and starts playback when the button is released.  This allows you to 
start playing without re-setting all the modes. 
 

Recall Settings 

For MFJ-413.  Press and hold 

both

 the Group and the Set/Play buttons while 

turning the power on resets the Tutor to the default settings except the set 
parameter.  It resets to the first character set, allowing you to select another set 
for practice using the default settings.  This allows you to start a new session 
with a different set, without adjusting the code speed and group length.  The 
Farnsworth and interactive modes are disabled; the code speed and the group 
length can be increased starting with the default settings listed below. 
 

 Farnsworth 

mode  Off 

 Interactive 

mode 

Off 

 Combine 

mode 

Off 

 Speed 

13 

WPM 

 

Group 

5-character per group 

 

Set 

First character set (EISHTMO) 

 
For MFJ-417.  Press and hold 

both

 the Group and the Set/Play buttons while 

turning the power on recalls all previous settings except the set parameter.  It 
resets to the first character set, allowing you to select another set for practice 
without re-setting the other modes.  This allows you to start a new session with a 
different set, without adjusting the code speed and group length again from the 
beginning.  The Farnsworth and interactive modes are the same as before; the 

Summary of Contents for MFJ-413

Page 1: ...Button 3 Set Play Button 3 Combine Mode 4 Reset All Settings 5 Farnsworth Mode 5 Interactive Mode 5 Instant Play 6 Recall Settings 6 Self Test 7 Troubleshooting 9 Technical Assistance 9 Morse Code Cha...

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Page 3: ...e Tutor 2 Slide battery cover from back of the Tutor 3 Remove old battery if one and insert the new battery 4 Slide battery cover back in place then turn the Tutor on by turning the OFF Volume control...

Page 4: ...xt time While turning the power on the three button combinations have different functions These functions modes are discussed later Button1 Power On Speed Group Set Play Operation Reset all settings E...

Page 5: ...CHARACTER GROUP 4 CHARACTER GROUP 5 CHARACTER GROUP 6 CHARACTER GROUP 7 CHARACTER GROUP 8 CHARACTER Set Play Button The Set Play button selects one of the characters words or QSOs set and plays it usi...

Page 6: ...ternal database of 500 different words The QSOs set sends entire random QSOs conversations between radio operators which is the best way to study for a license test because it is the same format as th...

Page 7: ...he overall code speed is set to 18 WPM or higher To enable the Farnsworth mode press and hold the Speed button while turning the power on The Tutor acknowledges with a beep and resumes with normal ope...

Page 8: ...y buttons while turning the power on resets the Tutor to the default settings except the set parameter It resets to the first character set allowing you to select another set for practice using the de...

Page 9: ...for proper connection The Tutor responds with a beep Release the button 5 Press the Group button to test it for proper connection The Tutor responds with a beep Release the button 6 Press the Set Pla...

Page 10: ...the Tutor to its factory default settings for Instant Play 9 The non volatile memory integrity is automatically tested 10 When all is okay a repetitive message PASS is sent at 13 WPM However if somet...

Page 11: ...our problem or your problem is not solved by reading the manual you may call MFJ Technical Service at 601 323 0549 or the MFJ Factory at 601 323 5869 You will be best helped if you have your unit manu...

Page 12: ...it 1 di dah dah dah dah 6 dah di di di dit 2 di di dah dah dah 7 dah dah di di dit 3 di di di dah dah 8 dah dah dah di dit 4 di di di di dah 9 dah dah dah dah dit 5 di di di di dit 0 dah dah dah dah d...

Page 13: ...ight CUL See you later RST Readability strength tone report CU See you SIGS Signals DE From SKED Schedule DEG Degree STN Station DX Distance rare station TEMP Temperature ES And TKS Thanks FB Fine bus...

Page 14: ...will call again at wait QRZ Who is calling me I am QSB Your signal is fading QSD Your keying is defective QSK I can hear you between my signals QSL I am acknowledging receipt QSU Reply on this frequen...

Page 15: ..._______ Farnsworth Mode On Off Interactive Mode On Off Combine Mode On Off Code Speed _____________ WPM Group Length _____________Char Set __________________________ Farnsworth Mode On Off Interactive...

Page 16: ...e Mode On Off Combine Mode On Off Code Speed _____________ WPM Group Length _____________Char Set __________________________ Farnsworth Mode On Off Interactive Mode On Off Combine Mode On Off Code Spe...

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