Kenwood TS-990S Operation Manual - Page 102

5 ASSISTING YOUR SMOOTH QSO OPERATING MODES OF ELECTRONIC KEYER You can select the desired operating mode (Iambic A or Iambic B) of the electronic keyer. Mode A If both paddles are open, the paddles terminate code generation after generating a code element (dot or dash). The memory for dots and dashes are is in the static state. Mode B If both paddles are open, the transceiver sends an additional dash after the last dot or an additional dot after the last dash sent by the operator. The memory for dots and dashes is in the dynamic state. 1 Select Group No. 5, "CW Configurations", from the Menu screen. 2 Access Menu 02, "Electronic Keyer Squeeze Mode". 3 Press [SELECT] (F4) to allow editing of the parameter box. CW Message Memory The transceiver has eight memory channels in which CW messages can be stored. The message text can be entered not only by manipulating the paddle but also by operating the transceiver or with the USB keyboard. You can store text strings that can be repeatedly transmitted in contests or other occasions. CHANGING THE ENTRY METHOD OF CW MESSAGES You can select the desired entry method of CW messages (i.e., paddle keying or text entry). 4 Press [-] (F4) or [+] (F5) to select "Mode A" or "Mode B". The default is "Mode B". 5 Press [ ] (F1). 6 Press [MENU] to exit. 1 Select Group No. 5, "CW Configurations", from the Menu screen. 2 Access Menu 10, "CW Message Entry". 3 Press [SELECT] (F4) to allow editing of the parameter box. 4 Press [-] (F4) or [+] (F5) to select "Text String" or "Paddle". The default is "Paddle". 5 Press [ ] (F1). 6 Press [MENU] to exit. 5-22 Index Contents