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

[Julia Tuttle]

Nope, it just lets you tune VFO A in coarse steps, even if the VFO A knob
is set to 1 or 10 Hz steps.

On Sun, Mar 7, 2021, 10:12 Bob Liesen <wb0poq at gmail.com> wrote:

> Julia,
>   It appears you have a good understanding of this little rig.  One thing
> I have looked for is an explanation of what the knob labeled "9" does when
> the OFS light is lit.  It appears to do the same as the main tuning knob,
> but I suspect it is more than that.
>
> Thanks!
> Bob
>
> On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 12:18 PM Julia Tuttle <julia at juliatuttle.net>
> wrote:
>
>> 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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