MFJ-498 Instruction Manual
for nine and a "T" for zero. A new serial number may be stored by selecting
"
F9
" to enable the command mode and then pressing "
S
" followed by four
numbers in a "xxxx" format. Pressing "
F12
" will decrement the serial number
and the keyer will echo "D" for every decrement.
example: YOU ARE CONTACT NR
Ctrl-S
Enter
Typical Settings for a Contest
This is an example of some typical settings for a contest. Each contest has different
rules for exchanges etc. and you may have a different method of contesting. This is
an example of one contester's settings.
Memory #1: CQ TEST DE W8JI W8JI W8JI TEST
Memory #2: TEST W8JI W8JI
Memory #3: UR 5NN SN Ctrl-S OH DE W8JI
Memory #4: R 73 TEST W8JI
Memory #1 is set for CQ at slow periods or at the end of a contest when most
stations have already been worked.
Memory #2 is set for busy times when contacts are plentiful. This memory is set with
a simple quick message. A listener will immediately know who is calling and what
they want. A contester would not spend much time listening to this station if they
have already worked it.
Memory #3 is set with the contest exchange. It gives the serial number and some
other contest information. Any contest's exchanges can be inserted here.
Memory #4 is set to close a QSO and announce that you are ready for another
contact.
Code Practice Utilities
There are four code practice utilities built into the MFJ-498: the QSO simulator, the
FCC exam simulator, the random word generator, and the random code generator.
Each is accessed by entering the appropriate character in the command mode.
QSO Simulator
Use the interactive QSO simulator to practice sending and receiving code. After you
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