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BASIC MANUAL
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING
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Operating CW
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Using the Break-in function
Use the Break-in function in the CW mode to
automatically switch between transmit and
receive when keying. The IC-705 is capable of
operating in the Semi Break-in and Full break-in
modes.
TIP:
“Key Type” is set to “Paddle” by default. You
can select the keyer type in the following item.
» KEYER > EDIT/SET > CW-KEY SET
>
Key Type
Semi Break-in operation
In the Semi Break-in mode, the transceiver
transmits when keying, and then automatically
returns to receive after a preset time after you
stop keying.
1. Select the CW mode.
2. Push
several times to select “BKIN.”
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Pushing
selects “BKIN (Semi Break-in),”
“F-BKIN (Full Break-in),” or OFF (no indication).
3. To adjust the Break-in delay time, hold down
for 1 second.
• Opens the BKIN menu.
4. Rotate
to set to where the
transceiver returns to receive after the
desired delay time after you stop keying.
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When you are using a paddle, push
to
open the Multi-function menu, and then adjust
the KEY SPEED (p. 4-11) while operating the
paddle.
5. To close the BKIN menu, push
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Full Break-in operation
In the Full Break-in mode, the transceiver
automatically transmits while keying down, and
then immediately returns to receive after keying
up.
1. Select the CW mode.
2. Push
several times to display “F-BKIN.”
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Pushing
selects “BKIN (Semi Break-in),”
“F-BKIN (Full Break-in),” or OFF (no indication).
3. Use a straight key or paddle.
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In the Full break-in mode, the transceiver
automatically returns to receive immediately
after you key up. The transceiver receives
while keying up.
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Monitoring the CW side tone
When the transceiver is in standby and the
Break-In function is OFF, you can listen to the
CW side tone without actually transmitting.
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Information
• This enables you to match your transmit frequency
exactly to another station’s by matching the audio
tone.
• You can also use the CW side tone (make sure the
Break-in function is OFF) to practice CW sending.
• You can adjust the CW side tone level in the
following item.
» KEYER > EDIT/SET > CW-KEY SET
>
Side Tone Level
The selected mode (Semi Break-in) is displayed.
The selected mode (Full Break-in) is displayed.