Ham MFJ-413 - Reset All Settings; Farnsworth Mode; Interactive Mode

MFJ-413/417 Instruction Manual Pocket Morse Code Tutor
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hold the Set/Play button for one second to play the combined set of the first two
Beginner sets.
Reset All Settings
When no button is pressed and held in while turning the power on, the Tutor
resets all parameter settings to the followings:
• Farnsworth mode Off
• Interactive mode Off
• Combine mode Off
• Speed 3 WPM
• Group Random length
• Set First character set (EISHTMO)
Farnsworth Mode
When Farnsworth mode is enabled, characters (dots, dashes, and intra-character
spaces) are sent at the Farnsworth speed (character speed) of 18 WPM, but the
spacing between characters and words is increased to produce a slower overall
code speed. This technique is useful for helping the novice learn the sounds of
the code characters and avoid the tendency of counting individual dots and
dashes. The Farnsworth speed is always greater than the overall speed. As a
result, Farnsworth mode (if enabled) is automatically disabled when the overall
code speed is set to 18 WPM or higher.
To enable the Farnsworth mode, press and hold the Speed button while turning
the power on. The Tutor acknowledges with a beep and resumes with normal
operation when the button is released.
Interactive Mode
The Interactive mode lets you control when to play a word/QSO, especially
useful for beginners. Enabling interactive mode allows you to control when the
Tutor will send the next word/QSO or repeat the previous word/QSO (a group of
characters considers a word). For example, group length is set to one character
per group and interactive mode is enabled, the Tutor will send one character then
halt to await your instruction on what to do next. At this point, press the Speed
button to send a new character or press the Group button to repeat the character.
The Tutor sends code continuously without halting if interactive mode is
disabled.
To enable the interactive mode, press and hold the Group button while turning
the power on. The Tutor acknowledges with a beep and resumes with normal
operation when the button is released.
When halt for interactive feedback,
• Speed button Sends next character group, word, or QSO.