8.4.3 Sending Only Complete Words (WORDOUT)
Some Morse users like to have their words sent out only when they are
complete. This allows the word you are currently typing to be edited
as long as you have not typed a <Space> character. Turning WORDOUT ON
activates this feature. See the Command Summary for more information.
8.4.4 Speed Lock (LOCK)
The LOCK command locks the system to the speed of the received signal.
This can help the reception of Morse code in the presence of noise.
To unlock the Morse speed and allow the PK-232 to track the received
signal, type "R" or "MO" followed by an <Enter>.
8.5 Special Morse Characters
The PK-232's Morse program contains special keystrokes which you can
use to make transmission easier, faster and more enjoyable. The most
frequently used Morse "prosigns" are coded into the keyboard with keys
that have no direct representation in standard Morse. These special
"reserved" keys are listed below:
Morse Keystroke Abbreviation Meaning
...-.- * or < SK End of QSO
.-... & AS Wait
.-.-. + AR End of message
-.--. ( KN Go only
-...- = BT Break or pause
-.-.- > or % KA Attention
...-. ! SN Understand
.-.- [ AA New line
---. \ Umlaut O
..-- ^ Umlaut U
.--.- ] Swedish A
..-.. @ Swedish E
8.6 Morse Code Practice
Use your computer with your PK-232 to develop and improve your manual
CW sending and receiving skills.
Set your PK-232 for Morse receive operation and operate the hand key
attached to your radio.
In most installations your hand keying will be sent to the PK-232 and
displayed on your monitor if your radio has an audio "input monitor"
or "sidetone" output and you've turned on those monitor functions.
Send test words for a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the
relationship between your hand-keying and the Morse appearing on your
screen.
Practice keying at various speeds; observe how the system decodes your
"fist". You may be a bit unhappy or surprised at the quality of your
keying but after a few sessions you'll notice an improvement.
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