[Elecraft] Problem Setting CW Offset to Zero

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

I think you mean 50Hz, not 50kHz.

That offset is only used when using CW in SSB mode - and it should be 
set to the tone you want the receiving end to hear when you switch to CW.

For normal operation (not CW in SSB), the CW offset is always equal to 
your sidetone pitch.  The transmit signal will always be at the 
displayed frequency.  It is the receive frequency that is shifted, and 
you do do not have to do anything.  The reason for the shift is so you 
can hear the other hams signal at your chosen sidetone pitch.
That is also why you want to tune a CW signal to your chosen sidetone 
pitch (zero-beat) so you will listen and transmit on the same frequency.

73,
Don W3FPR


On 4/21/2017 10:52 AM, stengrevics wrote:
> Reading KE7X's manual, I should be able to set the offset to zero by
> selecting CW WGHT from the CONFIG menu and then tapping the 5 button to
> select VFO nor.  But, this procedure leaves the offset at around 50 KHz.  Am
> I interpreting Fred's instructions incorrectly?