[Elecraft] Offset when in SSB+CW on a KX2

[Julia Tuttle]

You're right -- the CW-in-SSB offset *is* the sidetone, which can be set
with PITCH. There's no separate setting, and also no way to turn it off.

If you're curious what you're putting out on the air, you may be able to
find a nearby kiwisdr to monitor your signal at http://rx.linkfanel.net/.

On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 1:08 PM Bob Liesen <wb0poq at gmail.com> wrote:

> Julia,
>   Thanks for the quick response.  So is there an operator adjustable
> setting that controls the TX RF frequency when I close the key when in USB
> mode?  At first I thought the "pitch" menu setting was it, but now I'm not
> so sure.  Tooooooo many menus!!  😃😨
> Bob WB0POQ
>
> On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 11:52 AM Julia Tuttle <julia at juliatuttle.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Yeah, that will happen.
>>
>> In CW mode, the rig "lines up" the VFO frequency and your sidetone.
>>
>> In USB mode, the rig uses the VFO frequency as the "edge" of the
>> sideband, and if you hear or send at your sidetone, you'll have to add that
>> to the VFO frequency to get the actual frequency of the CW signal. If you
>> tune the other station to match your sidetone and then call her, you
>> *should* still end up coming back on the same frequency -- it just won't be
>> what's on your screen.
>>
>> If you want to make the math easier, you could set your sidetone to 500
>> Hz. You might also try CW mode with the filter wide open, but it still tops
>> out at 2800 Hz instead of 4000 Hz, so it might not be wide enough for your
>> taste.
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 12:37 PM Bob Liesen <wb0poq at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi gang,
>>>   Still learning about my KX2.  One thing I think I screwed up while
>>> struggling with getting digital mode A set up is the offset when running
>>> SSB+CW mode.  I like setting the radio to USB on 20m for instance, and
>>> then
>>> using a key for TX.  I like the wider RX bandwidth offered in USB on RX.
>>>  However, now when I tune in a CW station, and call him, it seems I am
>>> quite a ways off his RX frequency.  Any thoughts?
>>>
>>> Tnx!
>>> Bob  WB0POQ
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