Elecraft KX1 Manual - Manual (Page 68)

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Scanning:
To set up scanning, use the STO menu function to save scan start/end
points in frequency memories 1 and 2 (for each band). Now, whenever
RIT is off, you can activate scanning by holding CLR for two
seconds. Scanning is “live” (not muted). It can be stopped by tapping a
switch, turning the VFO, or transmitting. If the VFO is set for 10 or
100 Hz steps, scanning proceeds at 100 Hz per step. If the VFO is set
for fast tuning, scanning uses 1 kHz steps (if the receive mode is LSB
or USB, 5 kHz steps are used outside ham bands).
Using Frequency Memories
Three frequency memories are available on each band, accessed using
the RCL (recall) menu entry. In addition to VFO frequency, the
receive mode (CW/LSB/USB) is saved on a per-memory basis.
Any one memory can be designated as High-Priority when it is
stored, as described below. This allows you to quickly switch to one
often-used memory—such as WWV or a net—and back.
To store: First tap M E N U
and scroll to the RCL menu entry (memory
recall). Hold
E D I T
to change the menu entry to STO (store), then tap
1
,
2
, or
1 0 / 1 0 0
(VFO knob). The display will flash 1, 2, or 3 in
response. However, if you hold rather than tap the switch that selects
the memory, that memory will become the high-priority memory, and
the display will instead flash 1H, 2H, or 3H. Exit the menu.
To recall: Tap M E N U
, locate RCL, then tap
1
,
2
, or
1 0 / 1 0 0
. The
recalled frequency and mode will be displayed. Exit the menu.
Switching to the High-Priority memory: First, press and hold B AN D
+
1 0 / 1 0 0
, which will switch to the high-priority memory, if one has
been assigned. The stored receive mode will be used, and if the band
changed, the ATU L/C values will also be recalled. If desired, you can
then restore your original band and frequency by holding
B AN D
+
1 0 / 1 0 0
again. Exception: If you tap
B AN D
or change receive modes
in the interim, the restore operation will be cancelled, and the KX1
will remain on the new band.
Audible CW Feedback on Switch Press
When CW feedback is turned on, audio Morse code will be sent in
response to all KX1 controls, when using the menu, etc. This is useful
when the display cannot be used, such as in very bright sunlight or
when eyes-free operation is required. Speeds from 10 to 40 WPM can
be selected, in 5-WPM steps.
To turn on CW feedback on switch press: Either (1) set the C F B
menu parameter to the desired CW feedback speed; or (2) hold the
M E N U
,
B AN D
, or
R I T
switch down at power-on, which forces CFB
to 10, 20, or 30 WPM respectively. This also sets the LED to
maximum brightness and reports the firmware revision (on the display
and in CW).
Differences between LED display and CW feedback:
1. All zeros are converted to long T's, and decimal points are sent as
R (a CW standard, derived from the word "radix"). In the DDS
and BFO menu entries, the minus sign (-) is sent as N. For
example, a BFO parameter of -.16 would be sent as NR16.
2. Some 3-letter text strings are reduced to a single letter. These
include RIT on (R), RIT off (O), RIT clear (C), VFO lock (L),
VFO unlock (U), nor/LSB/USB receive modes (N, L, U), and
nor/announce/batt display modes (N, A, B). "Frequency
Announce" display mode (A) is discussed below.
3. When using the menu, you can scroll quickly past menu entries if
desired, which will truncate sending of associated text in CW. The
P L Y
(Play) menu entry is truncated to P.
4. The VFO frequency can be checked at any time by tapping BAND
once. The frequency will be announced in MHz and kHz, prefixed
by U or L in USB or LSB mode, and followed by R if RIT is
turned on. The kHz part of the frequency, and R for RIT if
applicable, is also sent when you select the fast tuning rate.
5. Frequency Announce display mode provides audible "tics" every
10 VFO steps, and reports the kHz digits every 100 VFO steps
(i.e., every 10 kHz if 100-Hz tuning is selected). This is useful for
finding a specific frequency. The "tic" sound is a low tone, high