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Question 152

What is an electronic keyer?

  1. A device for switching antennas from transmit to receive
  2. A device for voice activated switching from receive to transmit
  3. A device that assists in manual sending of Morse codeCorrect answer
  4. An interlock to prevent unauthorized use of a radio

Explanation

An electronic keyer generates properly timed dots and dashes with the correct spacing when the operator moves a paddle, so the operator still sends manually but the machine enforces the timing. It is not an antenna switch, a voice-operated switch or a security lock.

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Question 152: What is an electronic keyer? · FCC Technician Class (Element 2) · Questena