Linear Amplifier Tuning; Cw Transmission; Straight Key Operation - Yaesu FT-920 Operating Manual

The input level of your voice signal to the Digital Voice
Recorder may be adjusted by using the M
trol. The optimum settings for the Recorder may, how-
ever, be slightly different from those used in normal
operation; this is normal.
FT-920 Operating Manual

CW Transmission

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The FT-920's versatile design allows the CW opera-
tor unparalleled flexibility for operation using the in-
ternal electronic keyer, an external keyer, a computer-
driven keying interface, or a straight key.
The best selections for interconnections and switch
positioning will depend critically on your application.
See the configuration details beginning on page 18
for suggestions.

Straight Key Operation

 Insert your key's plug into either K
other controls as follows:
M
K
RF P
S
IDE
VOX; Off
B
P
DL
If you close the key at this point, you will hear the
CW side tone in the background, but you will not
be transmitting. This mode allows you to adjust
the S
level, and it is also useful if you wish to practice
sending.
‚ For "Semi-Break-In" operation, press the VOX
switch. Now, when you press on the key, the trans-
mitter will automatically activated, and after you
quit sending the FT-920 will return to the receive
mode. The "Hang Time" for the CW "VOX" cir-
cuitry is adjustable (separately for the CW mode
as opposed to SSB) via Menu Item U-24. See page
76.
ƒ For "Full Break-In" ("QSK") operation, turn the
VOX off and press the B
ing and releasing the key will cause instantaneous
TX/RX switching in tandem with your keying, al-
lowing you to hear any incoming signals in the
spaces between dots, dashes, and letters in your
sending. This may be particularly helpful for mes-
sage handling or contest operation.
? When the VOX is on , pressing the B
does not cause QSK operation to be activated,
as the VOX command will override the Break-
In command. When both switches are pressed
so these features are both on, the FT-920 will
; CW
ODE
; Off (No icon should appear on display).
EYER
; Fully clockwise.
OWER
T ; 12 o'clock position.
ONE
-I ; Off
K N
-K ; Confirm that
EY
this rear panel switch is set to K
T control for a comfortable volume
IDE ONE
-I switch. Now, press-
K N
jack. Set the
EY
.
EY
-I switch
K N
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