[TenTec] Summary: no SPOT function on Pegasus

[George T. Baker]

Maybe I don't understand the problem with the Pegasus.

With my IC-765, when I press the key I get a sidetone even if the rig is
not transmitting. Surely, the Pegasus does the same. 

So, to zero-beat a received signal, I just press the key and tune until
the incoming signal tone matches the keying sidetone. Takes a second or
two at most. No switches to throw, etc. This requires, of course, that
the sidetone frequency be set accurately to the CW offset frequency.

Why won't something like this work with the Pegasus? 

72/73, George        AMA 98452		R/C since 1964		       
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 54th year and it just keeps getting better!  
AutoPOWER Systems, Fairview, TX (30 mi NE Dallas)  Collin County
QRP-L QRP-ARCI FISTS NORCAL ZOMBIE ARS 10-X  33.2 N 96.6 W EM13RE

Kenneth Hopper wrote:
> 
> SUMMARY: There is no "SPOT" or Zero Beat function in the new Pegasus.
> W6RU has it right - you can zero beat and then tune up/down your offset.
> The CW menu pick gives various offset options from 400hz to 900hz.
> 
> I would surely like the new DSP hardware to zero beat for me or to
> at least give me a sidetone to match to. One of the K2 guys is building
> a zero beat indicator with a PLL that is peaked for the offset freq.
> Maybe that is the solution(?).
> 
> TenTec also responds that there is no variable QSK. You get full QSK
> and no selectable delay or variable break-in.
> 
> Many thanks to all who responded.
> 
> de Ken N9VV

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