To call CQ first you must tell your PK-232 to start transmitting.
o Type "X" to key your transmitter and start the PK-232 sending.
o Type in your CQ message (use YOUR callsign) such as the one below:
CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ DE YOURCAL YOURCAL YOURCAL
CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ DE YOURCAL YOURCAL YOURCAL
CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ DE YOURCAL YOURCAL YOURCAL K
<CTRL-D>
o Type <CTRL-D> at the end of your CQ call. The <CTRL-D> puts both
your radio and the PK-232 into the receive mode.
o Wait a bit to see if you get a response. If not, you can repeat
the above procedure.
8.4 Morse Operating Tips
The following "Function Keys" and immediate commands are included for
Morse operating convenience.
Immediate Commands from the Command Mode:
"L" Locks system to the speed of the incoming signal.
"R" Switches system to receive mode, unlocks receive speed,
forces receive speed to equal transmit speed
"X" Switches system to transmit mode and forces immediate
entry into Converse mode.
"K" Loads the Transmit type ahead buffer
"MO" Unlocks the Morse receive speed.
Function Key characters embedded in transmitted text:
<CTRL-D> Shuts off transmitter and returns PK-232 to the Command
Mode after sending the contents of the transmit buffer.
<CTRL-T> Sends the TIME if the DAYTIME clock has been set.
8.4.1 Speed Change (MSPEED)
Use the MSPEED command to change Morse keying speed.
Type "MSPEED" followed by one or two digits from "5" to "99" and a
<Enter>. The PK-232 responds with the previous Morse speed.
MSPeed was 20
MSPeed now xx (whatever new speed digits you typed)
The number you enter becomes the new transmit speed and replaces the
value used previously. The slowest Morse speed is 5 words per minute.
8.4.2 Echoing Transmitted Characters As Sent (EAS)
Since Morse can be rather slow, some users like to know just when the
characters they are actually being sent. The EAS command when turned
ON will Echo characters to the display only when they are sent over
the air.
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