Kenwood TS-990S Operation Manual - Page 72

4 BASIC OPERATIONS Following are the keys that are locked while the frequency is being locked. Refer to the following table. Keys/Controls Remarks Tuning (M) and Tuning (S) The Tuning (M) control can be rotated controls during your operation with TF-SET. MULTI/CH control During the configuration, rotate to scroll the items you can edit. [ENT] key [M.IN] key [SCAN] (F5) key [UP] (microphone) and [DOWN] (microphone) Can still be used by pressing and holding to open the configuration screen. Can be used while TF-SET is being operated in VFO mode. Can still be used by pressing [UP] (microphone) and [DOWN] (microphone) to change a parameter in the Menu. Can still be used by pressing [UP] (microphone) and [DOWN] (microphone) to "Paddle" if it has been configured for Menu 04 (Paddle (Microphone Up/Down Keys)). [M/V] key [RX] (M) and [RX] (S) keys Can be operated only if the main band frequency is locked. [TX] (M) and [TX] (S) keys Band Select Keypad [M VFO] (F), [M>V] [M>S] key [M/S] key Mode keys [FINE] (M) and [FINE] (S) key Press and hold while in FM mode to enter to FM narrow mode. [CW T.] (M) and [CW T.] (S) [Q.MR] key [QM.IN] key Touchscreen Tuning [UP] and [DOWN] [TRACKING] [RIX], [XIT] Can be operated only if the main band frequency is locked. The RIT shift and XIT shift functions do not work. TRANSMITTING AUDIO TRANSMISSION '-&% 1 Press down the [PTT] (microphone), or press [SEND]. 2 Speak into the microphone in your normal voice. 3 Release the [PTT] (microphone), or press [SEND]. The transceiver reverts to the receive state. CW TRANSMISSION If a keyer or paddle is connected to the transceiver, you can transmit in CW mode. 1 Press [CW/CW-R] to select CW mode. 2 Press [VOL/SEL] or [FBK] to enable the break-in. 3 Operate your keyer or paddle. Note: ◆◆While transmitting, the "TX" LED for the selected band lights. ADJUSTING THE MICROPHONE GAIN You can adjust the microphone gain when you transmit in SSB or AM mode. 1 Press down the [PTT] (microphone), or press [SEND]. The "MAIN BUSY/TX" LED lights red. 2 Speak into the microphone in your normal voice. 3 Rotate the MIC control to adjust the microphone gain. SSB Mode Rotate the MIC control while speaking into the microphone to adjust the level. The ALC meter display varies depending on the audio level. Adjust the level so as not to exceed the tolerance of the ALC range. {page 4-20} AM Mode Rotate the MIC control while speaking into the microphone to adjust the level. Adjust the level until the indication in the PWR meter slightly varies by the audio level. 4 Release the [PTT] (microphone), or press [SEND]. The "MAIN BUSY/TX" LED light green or turns Off, depending on the configuration for the squelch level. Note: ◆◆For FM mode, configure the microphone gain in Advanced Menu 13, "Microphone Gain (FM Mode)". {page 5-32} 4-18 Index Contents