[Elecraft] KX-1 Practice Mode

Paul asked, I would like to practice sending wo transmitting with my KX-1. Is there a way to put it into a practice mode w/o using a dummy load? KC9JJU Paul, the easiest way is to just press and hold the BAND switch (the middle one) - the number you see displayed is the speed of the

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 practice mode or dummy load?

The simplest way to use the KX1 as a code-practice oscillator is to hold the SPEED button down, which switches the rig to keyer-speed adjustment. The speed is displayed in WPM, and you can keep track that way of how fast you're sending. Of course it doesn't transmit in this mode. 73, Bruce

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 Practice Mode

Ray, You rock! Thanks a ton. Paul Minerva Albers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul asked, I would like to practice sending wo transmitting with my KX-1. Is there a way to put it into a practice mode w/o using a dummy load? KC9JJU Paul, the easiest way is to just press and hold the

[Elecraft] KX-1 practice mode or dummy load?

I would like to practice sending wo transmitting with my KX-1. Is there a way to put it into a practice mode w/o using a dummy load? If a dummy load is required can someone direct me to where I can get one? Paul Minerva KC9JJU ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 practice mode or dummy load?

Paul, Set the KX1 to 'Keyer Test Mode' - see the manual page 66 (lower right corner). It works for both keying and message playback. 73, Don W3FPR Paul Minerva wrote: I would like to practice sending wo transmitting with my KX-1. Is there a way to put it into a practice mode w/o using a

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 practice mode or dummy load?

Paul, Press the menu button and rotate the VFO knob until it says PLY. Tap the VFO knob and it will say P=0 for test mode. You might want to print out this quick reference: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/*KX1*%20*quick*%20*ref*.pdf For a dummy load, the Elecraft DL1 would be a nice project;