MFJ Enterprises MFJ-498, Manual

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MFJ-498 Instruction Manual
Learning Code with the Random Code Generator
This is an example of a typical code practice session. We will work first on the letters
A-F in Farnsworth mode so that you will learn the sound of each character at a high
speed.
Press "
F9 " and type ' F '. This enters Farnsworth mode.
Press "
F9 " and type ' C '. This selects the fixed character sets.
Enter '
1 ' in the Command Mode to choose the A-F character set. The default
settings are set to fixed 5 character length.
Now adjust the code speed by pressing "
F10 " and typing ' 05 '. This sets word
spacing to 5 words per minute while character speed is set to 18 words per minute
(Farnsworth). Hit ESC or ENTER.
Get ready to copy. Press "
F9 " and type ' R '.
While you take copy you may notice that the characters being sent are also
displayed on the LCD. The characters are there only for reference and should not
be
read during a code practice session unless it is just occasionally.
When you get to a stopping point press "
ESC " to end the session.
After you have practiced the A-F set you can move to the next set by pressing "
F9 "
and typing ' 2 ' to select G-L.
Teaching Code
Those that give practice sessions will find the MFJ-498 of great help. The MFJ-498
can be taken to the classroom and give several sessions of practice. The code sent
is always perfect and can be modified to whatever method of teaching one prefers.