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Menu Functions
00 Valcoder
VFO Encoder Mode Selector
The valcoder specifies the mode of the VFO encoder. Select with TUNE/MULTI.
Plain:
The speed of change in frequency when turning the
M
TUNE/MULTI
knob is linear. The
step is determined by the setting of
K
L
on the front panel, and is also mode-dependant.
Intel:
(Intelligent) The speed of change in frequency varies with the speed at which you
rotate the
M
TUNE/MULTI
knob.
Default:
Intel
01 IF DSP
(Specifies the Mode of the Receiver) Select with
M
TUNE/MULTI
.
ENABLE:
This is the operating mode, utilizing all DSP features of the radio. This mode
uses a virtual Intermediate Frequency, which is offset from the operating frequency by a
few kHz. This is similar to ‘homodyne’ technology.
DISABLE:
When IF is disabled, the radio operates in simple Direct Digital Conversion
mode, and has reduced performance.
Default:
Disable
02 CW Pitch
Defines TX ‘Offset Frequency’ for CW Mode
Adjustable with
TUNE/MULTI
from 400Hz to 1200Hz.
When working CW, the transmitter’s frequency must be offset from the received
frequency such that it is equal to the frequency of the tone at which the operator wishes
to copy CW. This automatically zero-beats the TX signal with the QSO partner’s
received signal. Different operators prefer to listen to different tone frequencies.
CW Pitch enables the operators to set the offset to their preferred tone.
Default:
700Hz
03 CW Speed
Defines the speed of the built-in Auto-Keyer
Adjust the speed of the Auto-Keyer with
M
TUNE/MULTI
. The minimum speed is 10cpm
(2wpm), maximum speed is 300cpm (60wpm).
Default:
40cpm
04 CW Weight
Defines the Dot/Dash Ratio of the Auto-Keyer
Adjustable with
M
TUNE/MULTI
from 2:1 to 4.5:1.
Default:
3:1
05 CW Key
Type / Auto / Rev Select sub-menu
The default is mode A, which is a little more forgiving for first-time operators. Mode B
may be preferred by operators who learned to do “squeeze-keying” with another keyer
having this or a similar mode. Both modes provide dot- and dash-memories enabling
fast code speeds, but with slightly different timing.
Change values with
M
TUNE/MULTI
.
Type:
Single (Straight Key) or Auto (Paddle).
Auto:
Iambic A or Iambic B.
Rev:
Disable or Enable; When Enabled, the dit and dah.
Side of the paddle are reversed; Preferred by left-handed Ops.
Default:
Type = auto; Auto = Iambic A; Rev = Disable.
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