For the KX1 just tune outside the ham bands by a few KHz. The unit won't transmit but the sidetone oscillator still operates. Seems to work great for a little CW practice. (Some of us need a LOT of CW practice.)
Grif, KF4JG ----- Original Message ----- From: "John R. Lonigro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 CW TEST mode > Matt: > Ron's right, but if you plan to do this a lot, I think I'd attach a > dummy load to the radio and turn down the power. That way, the finals > will be protected in case you forget to switch to TEST mode some time. > > John AA0VE > > Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > >Matt asked: > > > >I need to practice CW (sending as well as receiving) so I can upgrade my > >license. > > > >Is it harmful to practice CW using my K2 in CW TEST mode? I would like to > >get use to the keyer and my paddles and not have to buy practice oscillator > >and keyer. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
