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