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ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Operating CW
Setting the keying weight
1� Push [SET] to enter the Quick Set mode�
2�
3� Rotate the [MAIN DIAL] to set weight to between
2�8 and 4�5�
4� Push [SET] to exit the Quick Set mode�
The IC-718 has an built-in electronic keyer�
Setting the Key type
1� Push [MODE] to select the CW mode�
2� While holding down [SET], push [PWR] to turn ON
the transceiver�
• Enters the Initial Set mode and a setting item is
displayed�
3�
4� Rotate the [MAIN DIAL] to set the paddle type�
•
•
•
straight key)
•
instead of the paddle
L In this case, you cannot use squeeze keying�
5� Hold down [PWR] for 1 second to turn OFF the
transceiver�
6� Push [PWR] to turn ON the transceiver with the
revised settings�
D The electronic Keyer function
Paddle operation from the [MIC] connector
Connect a CW paddle to the [MIC] connector on the
front panel to operate the built-in electronic keyer�
L This function is usable only on the [MIC] connector on
the front panel�
Paddle operation
Front panel
[MIC] connector
MIC U/D
3�9 k ±5%
DOT
CW
paddle
DASH
2�2 k ±5%
E
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3
L Connect a straight key to “DOT�” side�
Keying weight example: morse code “K”
DOT
(Fixed*)
DASHDASH
Adjusted
Adjustable range
* SPACE and DOT length can be adjusted in “KEY SPD”
setting in the Quick Set mode�
Setting the key speed
You can set the keying speed of the internal electronic
keyer�
1� Hold down [SET] for 1 second to enter the Quick
Set mode�
2�
3� Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to set the key speed to
between 20 and 60 wpm�
L Some value may not be selectable�
4� Push [SET] to exit the Quick Set mode�
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