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• Other CW settings (paddle normal/reverse, iambic mode, and keying
weight) can be accessed by tapping <TX>. See TX primary function
control, above.
Using SPOT and AUTO-spot
The K4 provides both manual and automatic signal spotting in CW
mode, allowing you to match the pitch of stations you call.
In CW, FSK, and PSK modes, tapping [SPOT] turns on a spotting tone at
a per-mode pitch. The VFO can be adjusted until the signal pitch
matches that of the spot tone. Use {XMTR} [MON] to adjust
spot/sidetone volume.
Auto-spot is also available. Using [AUTO] while a signal is in the
passband will cause the VFO to move toward the signal. (Auto-spot
can correct a tuning offset of up to about +/- 100 Hz.) If the mini-pan is
displayed (by tapping the S-meter), you should see the signal line up
with the mini-pan's center tuning line.
CW Messages )
The K4 provides 2 banks of 4 message buffers each for use in CW, PSK,
and FSK modes. These messages can be backed up using the BACKUP
function (tap <Fn>, then hold <BACKUP>).
To use CW message buffers:
• Tap [REC] to enter message text; this brings up the built-in
alphanumeric keyboard. You'll be prompted to tap M1..M4 before
entering your text. Further information about the keyboard appears
below.
• To select the second set of 4 messages, hold [BANK]. The bank
number (I or II) will appear in the keyboard prompt during message
record.
• Tapping [M1]-[M4] plays recorded message text; tapping a message
switch while another message is playing "chains" the new message