Kenwood TS-590S - Manual (Page 41)

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7 COMMUNICATING AIDS
CW BREAK-IN
Break-in allows you to transmit CW without manually
switching between transmission and reception modes.
Two types of Break-ins are available: Semi Break-in
and Full Break-in.
Semi Break-in:
When the key contacts open, the transceiver
automatically waits for the duration of the time
period you selected. The transceiver then returns to
reception mode.
Full Break-in:
As soon as the key contacts open, the transceiver
returns to reception mode.
USING SEMI BREAK-IN OR FULL BREAK-IN
1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode.
• “CW” appears.
2 Press [VOX (LEV)].
• “ ” appears.
3 Press and hold [KEY (DELAY)].
• The current setting (FBK or delay time)
appears. The default is 50 (500 ms).
4 Turn the MULTI/CH control to select “FBK” (Full
Break-in) or a delay time for Semi Break-in.
• Delay time ranges from 5 to 100 (50 ms to
1000 ms) in steps of 5.
5 Begin sending.
• The transceiver automatically switches to
transmission mode.
• When FBK (Full Break-in) is selected:
The transceiver immediately switches to
reception mode when the key opens.
• When a delay time is selected:
The transceiver switches to reception mode
after the delay time that you have selected has
passed.
6 Press [CLR] to exit.
Note: FBK (Full Break-in) cannot be used with the TL-922/
922A linear amplifier.
ELECTRONIC KEYER
This transceiver has a built-in electronic keyer that
can be used by connecting a keyer paddle to the
transceiver’s rear panel. Refer to “Keys for CW
(PADDLE and KEY)” {page 2} for details regarding
this connection. The built-in keyer supports lambic
(squeeze) operation.
ELECTRONIC KEYER MODE
There are 2 modes of operation when using an
electronic keyer for lambic keying operation. Mode A
completes the current key sequence you are sending
when you release the paddles. Mode B sends one
more key, opposite the current key you are sending,
upon releasing the paddles.
1 Press [MENU], then press [Q-M.IN]/ [Q-MR] or
turn the MULTI/CH control to select Menu No. 32.
2 Press [M.IN]/ [SCAN (SG.SEL)] to select “A” or “B”
(default).
3 Press [MENU] to exit Menu mode.
CHANGING KEYING SPEED
The keying speed of the electronic keyer is fully
adjustable. Selecting the appropriate speed is
important in order to send error-free CW that other
operators can copy solidly. Selecting a speed that is
beyond your keying ability will only result in mistakes.
You will obtain the best results by selecting a speed
that is close to the speed used by the other station.
1 Press [CW/FSK (REV)] until you select CW mode.
• “CW” appears.
2 Press [KEY (DELAY)].
• The current keying speed appears. The default
is 20 (wpm).
3 While keying the paddle and listening to the TX
(transmission) sidetone, turn the MULTI/CH control
to select the appropriate speed.
• The speeds range from 4 to 60 wpm, in steps of
1 wpm. The larger the number, the faster the
speed.
4 Press [KEY (DELAY)] again to complete the
setting.
Note: When using the semi-automatic “Bug” function, the
selected speed applies only to the rate that dots are sent.
■ Invalid Break-In Operation
You can make break-in operation invalid while
performing the keying speed adjustment.
To switch this function ON, access Menu No. 43,
and select “on” (default is “oFF”).
• “VOX” blinks when break-in operation is
enabled.