MFJ-498 Instruction Manual
Message Memories
The MFJ-498 has eight 4000 character message memories. Each memory is
represented by a function key, "
F1-F8
". To play a message simply press a function
key.
To record a message to memory, press and hold the "
Alt
" key while selecting a
memory position. When the MFJ-498 signals the characters "
--. ---
" or "GO" in
Morse, it is ready to record the message, which is displayed on the bottom line of the
LCD readout as it is typed. At approximately 16 characters before the message
memory fills, the playback frequency lowers to indicate that memory is short.
Characters may be removed from memory by using the "
Backspace
"
and new
characters may be entered. No more than 4000 characters may be stored in any
message location. Any attempt to enter additional characters will generate a long,
low-frequency tone for each character entered.
To complete the saving of a
message, press
"
Enter
". An end of message character (
.-.-.
) will sound to confirm
the save.
A programmed message can be replayed by pressing the appropriate function key
"
F1-F8
"
.
The keyer will display a lower case character on the top line of the display
to indicate which message is sent. The character "a" is displayed for message 1,
"
F1
"; "b" for message 2, "
F2
"; "h" for message 8 .
example: Select "
Alt-F2
"
.
The keyer signals "
--. ---
" to indicate readiness. Type the
message "AA5MT BEACON BEACON 5 W BEACON." Press "
Enter
" and the
message is stored at memory location "
F2
". Select "
F2
" to play message.
Embedded Commands
While a message is being saved, one or more
embedded commands
may be
added as special features.
Note: To use the "Ctrl-L" command
,
press and hold Ctrl, press and release the
"S" key, then release the Ctrl
key
.
Ctrl-L
creates a repeating message. Use the "
Ctrl-L
" at the end of the message
before pressing "
Enter
". The MFJ-498 will play the message to the point
where "
Ctrl-L
" is entered an then repeat.
example: AA5MT BEACON 5 W "
Ctrl-L
Enter
". This message repeats until
"
Esc
" is pressed.
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