Vectronics VEC-202 - Manual (Page 4)

VEC-202 Instruction Manual Mini Keyer with Memory
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feature can be checked by setting the keyer to the lowest speed and tapping
first the dash lever and then the dot lever before the completion of the dash.
The keyer will provide both the dash and the dot. The dash memory can be
checked in a similar manner. The dot insertion feature allows the user to
insert a dot by tapping the dot lever while holding the dash lever in. The
dash insertion feature allows the user to insert a dash while holding the dot
lever in. The Iambic operation feature allows sending of alternate dots and
dashes when using squeeze key and with both paddles squeezed. The first
paddle contacted will determine whether a dot or dash occurs first.
7. The user may select either Iambic A or B according to his or her preference.
Message Memory
The Message button is used to record and play your message. To record the
message, press and hold the Message button until the keyer plays
"GO" (
−−• −−−
) in Morse code and the LED flashes. You may now key in the message of your
choice. As you pause after every word, the keyer will play a
"W" (
•−−
) over the
sidetone speaker to show that it is inserting a word break (uses one unit of
memory). If you make a mistake entering a word, you can back up over it by
pressing and releasing the Message button. The keyer will erase the last word,
then play the word before it (if any) to let you know where you stopped. At the
end of your message, press and hold the Message button until the keyer sends an
end of message character
"+" ( •−•−• ) and the LED stops flashing. If you try to
save more characters than you have memory, the keyer will automatically end
your message and send you an end of message character. To play the message,
momentarily press the Message button. On-going message can be stopped by
tapping the paddle. The speed, weight, and tone cannot be changed during
message sending or message recording. Also, the output keying circuit is
disabled during recording.
The memory is set up for only one message and it is volatile; that is, when power
is removed the message is erased. There are 37 units of volatile memory, which
can record up to 37 characters (nine elements maximum per character--an
element is a dot or a dash). Only the rarely used 7-, 8-, and 9-element characters
require two units of memory. The slash or fraction bar
"/" must be recorded as
"//" requiring two units of memory. When there are five or less units of memory
remaining, the LED will flash faster to let you know the memory is running low.
Note: A straight key cannot be used to record the message.
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