Ultra PicoKeyer
27 January 2017 (Firmware V2.2)
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WEIGHT
(Default: 5)
W
Weight
: The keyer announces the current weight. The ▲ and ▼ buttons may be used
to decrease or increase the weight setting. Weight can be set anywhere from 1 (50%
"light") to 5 (normal) to 9 (50% "heavy"). The default setting is 5.
SIDE TN
(Default: Y)
T
Sidetone
: The keyer announces the current sidetone setting. You can use the ▲ and ▼
buttons to switch between “N” (sidetone OFF), “Y” (sidetone ON) and “M” (MCW
mode). In MCW mode, the keying output is active any time code is being sent and for
two word spaces after the key is released. This can be used to control the PTT line of an
FM transmitter. Regardless of the sidetone setting, the sidetone is always used while in
setup mode.
KEY
(Default:
Mode A)
K
Key Mode:
The keyer will send the current keying mode: "
A
" or "
B
" for iambic A or B
timing modes, “
U
” for Ultimatic, “
G
” for bug or “
S
” for straight key. You can use the
▲ and ▼ buttons to switch between modes. In “Bug” mode, dots are made
automatically with the correct spacing and length with one paddle input, while dashes
are made manually with the other. If straight key mode is selected while using a paddle,
either paddle input will key the transmitter.
PADL
P
Paddle Selection
: This will allow you to reverse the paddles for mis-wired paddles or
left handed operators. Simply hit whichever paddle you want to use for DITs. No need
to rewire your paddle!
After selecting this menu item the keyer will announce “DIT”. Tap the paddle you wish
to use as the dot paddle; this setting will take effect as soon as you exit the setup menu.
AUDIO
(Default:
Around 2
kHz)
A
Audio Tone:
The keyer will send a dash at the selected sidetone audio frequency each
time ▲ or ▼ is pressed. The default setting is approximately 2000 Hz, which gives the
loudest audio from the on-board speaker.
DELAY
(Default: 0)
D
Transmit delay compensation:
Some transmitters tend to shorten Morse code
elements when used in QSK mode. This setting can be used to lengthen Morse elements
and shorten spaces to compensate. The setting can be from 0 to 50 milliseconds. This
is similar to weighting, except that it is independent of speed. Weighting shortens or
lengthens elements by a percentage; delay lengthens elements by a specified number of
milliseconds. Be aware that this can cause problems when using large delays and fast
speeds.
MYCALL
Y
“MYCALL” messages:
When in this menu item, the two center buttons (▼ and ▲)
will record and play back the two 63-character MYCALL messages. To record the
MYCALL #1, press and hold the ▼ button; to hear the message, tap and release. The
▲ button works the same way for MYCALL #2.
BANK
BK
Bank Select:
Selects
message memory Bank 1 (messages 1-4) or Bank 2 (messages 5-
8). The selected bank will be assigned to the four buttons.
MENU
MENU Menu mode: L
ong mode sends words for each menu selection.
S
hort mode sends one
or two letters only. MENU is always sent in long mode regardless.
VERS
V
Firmware version:
The keyer sends the version number of its internal firmware
program. This is informational and cannot be changed.