[ICOM] Break In Delay

Larry Benko xxw0qe at comcast.net
Wed May 21 09:57:40 EDT 2008


Max,

Even though you are using an external keyer the "break in" knob TRACKS 
the internal "key speed" setting.  Turn the "key speed" knob 
counterclockwise to a slower speed and the break in delay will get longer.

73,
Larry, W0QE


Massimo 'Max' MUCCI - I8NHJ wrote:
> Hello group,
> I had already noticed this times ago but I never done any specific check. I done it some days ago.
> For CW I normally use an external keyer connected on the rear port of the 756PROIII.
> My break-in (half) control must be anyway often turned full clockwise to have the transmitter to stay in TX long enough between two words.
> My base speed is nearly 20wpm.
> I also noticed that using just the paddle connected to the front jack (i.e. using the internal keyer) result in a longer TX delay without touching the delay control.
> So the questions are:
>
> - Is someone aware of the existence of some internal adjusting point to increase the break-in delay range?
> - Anyone noticed the break-in delay difference in using internal or external keyer?
>
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