PK-232 MBX Operating Manual - N3UJJ

o When you find a station, slowly vary VFO on your receiver and
look for a display on the PK-232 tuning indicator as shown below
when the station is "keyed down".
Tuned In
(KeyDown)
When the station is not "keyed down" or there is no station on
frequency, the tuning indicator should look like the one below.
Frequency
Quiet
o
Adjust the PK-232's THRESHOLD control so that the DCD LED lights
when a properly tuned Morse station is being received.
When you have a Morse station tuned in, you should see the copy on
your screen. The PK-232 will track the speed of the received signal.
8.3 Going On The Air
Make sure your PK-232 is adjusted for Morse operation as described in
your transmitter's manual. Make sure your antenna is tuned and
adjusted for the band and operating frequency you are using.
If you are using a terminal or terminal program, the following will
place your PK-232 and transceiver into the transmit mode.
o
Type "X" for XMIT and then press the key to key your
transmitter and automatically enter the Converse mode.
As soon as you type the key you will be transmitting!
At this point you are also in the CONVERSE mode and anything you type
will be sent in Morse by your transmitter.
When you are finished transmitting, use one of the following methods
to return to receive.
o
o
Type to shut off your transmitter and return to the
Command Mode.
Type to return to the Command Mode and then type "R" to
shut down your transmitter and end the contact.
See the following sections for some Morse operating hints.
8.3.1 A Typical Morse Contact
As with most amateur operating modes, you can start a contact either
by "calling CQ" or by answering a "CQ" call by another station.
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