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KEY REV
]
. The default setting for this feature is “NORMAL,” whereby the “Tip” con-
nection on the Key Plug is “Dot” and the “Ring” connection is “Dash.” To change the
paddle polarity:
Ÿ
Press and hold in the [
FUNC
] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.
Ÿ
Rotate the
SELECT
knob to recall Menu Mode
No-001
[
EXT MENU
]
, then rotate
the
DIAL
to change the setting to “
ON
” to enable the extended Menu Mode, if needed.
Ÿ
Rotate the
SELECT
knob to select Menu Mode
No-025
[
CW KEY REV
]
.
Ÿ
Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the new setting.
Ÿ
When done, press and hold in the [
FUNC
] key for one second to save the new setting
and exit to normal operation.
Menu Mode No-025 [CW KEY REV] is most frequently utilized five minutes be-
fore a contest, when you realize your keyer paddle is wired backwards!
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RANSMITTER
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PERATION
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