Is there a way to use keyer without transmitting?

[raroth7]

Hi List--

In anticipation of receiving my K3 sometime this spring (I only just
ordered it a couple of weeks ago), I bought a Bencher paddle.  I've
never used an electronic keyer or bug, for that matter.  I haven't been
on HF for over thirty years!

Is there a way to use the keyer in the radio to learn and practice
proper paddle use?

--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA

Calmly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years.
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Dick,

That is one purpose of the TEST mode see the Owner's Manual page 25.

73,
Don W3FPR

Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote:

> Hi List--
>
> In anticipation of receiving my K3 sometime this spring (I only just
> ordered it a couple of weeks ago), I bought a Bencher paddle.  I've
> never used an electronic keyer or bug, for that matter.  I haven't
> been on HF for over thirty years!
>
> Is there a way to use the keyer in the radio to learn and practice
> proper paddle use?
>

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[Vic K2VCO]

Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote:
> Hi List--
>
> In anticipation of receiving my K3 sometime this spring (I only just
> ordered it a couple of weeks ago), I bought a Bencher paddle.  I've
> never used an electronic keyer or bug, for that matter.  I haven't been
> on HF for over thirty years!
>
> Is there a way to use the keyer in the radio to learn and practice
> proper paddle use?

Yes, there's a TX TEST mode that is just like transmitting, except
there's no RF produced.
--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
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[raroth7]

Thanks to all who pointed the way.  This is a very helpful list!  I'm
glad I've joined.

Happy Holidays to All

Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Dick,
>
> That is one purpose of the TEST mode see the Owner's Manual page 25.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote:
>> Hi List--
>>
>> In anticipation of receiving my K3 sometime this spring (I only just
>> ordered it a couple of weeks ago), I bought a Bencher paddle.  I've
>> never used an electronic keyer or bug, for that matter.  I haven't
>> been on HF for over thirty years!
>>
>> Is there a way to use the keyer in the radio to learn and practice
>> proper paddle use?
>>
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--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA

Calmly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years.
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