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Please add CW Beacon function to CWX
I would really like to have a beacon function in CWX. I know others have suggested that I use N1MM software but I already have a great logging program and I don't need contesting software. It should be a relative easy thing to add to CWX and it would make my operation much more enjoyable -- I like the ability to call CQ without having to hover over the mouse to keep calling until someone answers.
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Frankly, the reluctance of Flex to add the CW beacon mode is one of the reasons I now have a K4D on order. They are MUCH more CW friendly. The Flex 6500 is a FANTASTIC radio but it is NOT cw friendly and I'm a cw op. I wish Flex NOTHING but success.
Andy, k2oo
Is the request here to just allow a CWX macro to be repeated indefinitely (until interrupted)?
Hi Eric, I would like to see a few CW message features implemented as embedded control strings.
There may be other items that folks want, but these are the ones that I have incorporated into a homebrew keyer. The control characters could be anything, these are just the ones that I used. I would also LOVE to see the CWX messages honor the breakin function. If breakin is not active, clicking F1 - F12 should be heard on the sidetone, but not actually transmit (i.e. same behavior as the paddles).
Thanks for your consideration & 73,
Len, KD0RC
One thing not mentioned in "Beacon Mode" is the power change between un-CW long dashes then a reset to full power at the end.
This request is for a radio based script capability with many non CW parts. A beacon mode would be a good sample application due to the complex requirements. For field day (2M usage) I wanted to call CQ in CW, SSB, RTTY and now FT-x all within the same transmission and ends manually or on a squelch break. That was a program but an in-radio script would be a better option.