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FT-891 Advance Manual
CW Mode Operation
The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-891 permit operation using an electronic
keyer paddle, a “straight key”, or a computer-based keying device.
Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key Emulation) Operation
Before starting, connect a key line to the rear panel KEY jack.
1. Press and hold the [
BAND
(
MODE
)] key for
one second.
The “MODE SELECT” screen will appear in
the display.
2. Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the “CW”
mode.
3. Press the [
F
] key repeatedly to find the “CW
SETTING” list screen.
4. Rotate the
MULTI
function knob to select
“BK-IN”.
5. Press the
MULTI
function knob to engage
the “break-in” system.
6. Press and hold the [
F
] key for one second
to exit the “CW SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
7. When the key is pressed, the transmitter will
automatically be engaged.
8. When the key is released, the receiver au-
dio will return, after a brief delay.
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The CW sidetone audio level may be
adjusted by setting “MONITOR” (see page
47).
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To enable the keying operation in LSB/
USB mode and send the CW signal without
switching to CW mode, change Menu item
“
07-06
[
CW AUTO MODE
]”.
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The same frequency may be displayed
when switching between SSB mode and
CW mode by setting Menu item “
07-01
[
CW FREQ DISPLAY
]”.
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By connecting the FT-891 to a computer, CW
can be operated using free or commercially
available software and setting Menu item
“
07-12
[
PC KEYING
]”.
KEY Jack
KEY
KEY
NC GND
GND
