Yaesu VX-3R Operating Manual

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VX-3R O PERATING M ANUAL90The VX-3R provides another CW learning function; call it a CW Training feature, whichsends random Morse Code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker), so you can improveyour CW proficiency.1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 22: CWTRNGCWTRNGCWTRNGCWTRNGCWTRNG.Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIALknob.3. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of thisSet Mode Item.4. Press the [MODE] key to select the Training mode (displayed in fine print at the upperedge of the LCD):AAAAA: Sends five Alphabet characters onlyA_rA_rA_rA_rA_r: Sends Alphabet characters only (Repeatedly)nnnnn: Sends five Numeric characters onlyn_rn_rn_rn_rn_r: Sends Numeric characters only (Repeatedly)AnAnAnAnAn: Sends five Alphabet, Numeric, “?,” and “/” characters (Mixed)AnrAnrAnrAnrAnr: Sends Alphabet, Numeric, “?,” and “/” characters (Mixed, Continuously in groupsof five)5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Morse speed. You may selectthe units of the code speed between “CPMCPMCPMCPMCPM (characters perminute)” and “WPMWPMWPMWPMWPM (Words per minute)” by pressing the [V/M]key.6. Press the [BAND] key to switch the flashing of the LED (white) on and off; a “dot” bythe CW speed indicates that the LED is on.7. Press the [F/W] key to begin generation of the code characters (CW sidetone only, theradio does not transmit); the transmitted characters will appearon the display.If one of the “rrrrr” modes is not selected in step 4 above, press the[F/W] key to send another code group.If one of the “rrrrr” modes is selected in step 4 above, press the [F/W] key to stop the CWgeneration.8. Rotate the DIAL knob while press and holding the [VOL] key to adjust the CW sidetoneoutputs level.9. Press the PTT switch to disable the CW Training feature and exit to normal operation.1) The “CPM” selection is based on the international “PARIS” standard,which stipulates five characters per word.2) You may adjust the CW sidetone pitch via Set Mode Item 21: CWPTCH.Available selections are 400 - 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step).CW TRAINING FEATURE